Can You Lose Your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Status? Here’s What You Need to Know

Becoming a Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada is a life-changing achievement, but it is not a lifetime guarantee. While PRs enjoy more security and rights compared to temporary residents, their status can be lost under certain circumstances. Some are unfavorable, such as failing to meet residency requirements or becoming inadmissible, while others are positive, like […]

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Canada Conducts Second-Largest Healthcare Express Entry Draw of 2025, Issuing 2,500 Invitations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major round of invitations through the Express Entry system, continuing its trend of prioritizing healthcare and social service workers. On August 19, 2025, IRCC issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Healthcare and Social Services occupation category, making this the second-largest healthcare-focused draw of the […]

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Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program 2025: Provinces Narrow Focus to Key Sectors Amid Reduced Allocations

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) continues to be a crucial tool in helping Canada’s four Atlantic provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick – attract much-needed skilled workers. But in 2025, the program is facing reduced federal allocations, forcing provinces to prioritize only the most critical sectors for […]

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Alberta Holds Biggest PNP Draw of 2025: Over 680 Invitations Issued in One Week

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has just conducted its largest provincial nomination draw of 2025, opening doors for hundreds of candidates hoping to secure permanent residence in Canada. Between August 7 and August 15, Alberta issued a total of 683 invitations across three separate draws, targeting both temporary foreign workers and health care professionals. […]

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Express Entry for Couples: What You Must Know About Listing a Partner as Non-Accompanying

Applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry can be more complex for couples than for single applicants. One of the most important decisions couples face is whether to list a spouse or common-law partner as accompanying or non-accompanying on their application. While both options are allowed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]

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Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 231 Invitations in Latest Immigration Draw Under PNP and AIP

On August 13, 2025, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a new immigration draw, issuing a total of 231 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The invitations were distributed between two programs: This brings the province’s total invitations in 2025 to 1,675 under the PNP and 374 under the AIP. Earlier this […]

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Quebec Holds First Skilled Worker Draw for Intermediate and Manual Skills Stream – 273 Invited

On July 31, 2025, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 273 invitations under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), specifically targeting the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream for the first time. This marks a significant step in Quebec’s immigration system, which recently shifted from the Regular Skilled Worker Program to the […]

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IRCC Holds New Express Entry Draw: 192 PNP Candidates Invited with 800 CRS Cut-Off

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its latest Express Entry draw on August 18, 2025, inviting 192 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 800, making it the second-highest CRS cut-off of the year. The highest so far in 2025 was 802 […]

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Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) August 2025 Payment Arriving Soon – Full Details

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is once again in the spotlight as the second round of payments is set to roll out on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Launched in July 2025, the CDB is a new federal income support program designed to help low-income Canadians living with disabilities by providing direct monthly financial relief. Administered […]

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Canada Tightens Scrutiny on Cash Job Work Experience for Immigration Applicants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced stricter scrutiny on the use of cash job work experience in immigration applications, particularly for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). For decades, many applicants from countries where cash payments are common have relied on employer reference letters citing cash salaries as proof of work experience. […]

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