Ontario issues invitations in the latest OINP draw, i.e., this week, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two draws and issued 1,334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in agriculture-related and other priority occupations. All invitations were issued under the Employer Job Offer:…

French speakers get fewer ITAs in the latest draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw. In this round, candidates with French-language skills were invited to apply for permanent residence. A total of 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were…

Nova Scotia & Quebec ease rural work permit rules, i.e., Nova Scotia and Quebec have become the first provinces to take part in a new temporary public policy. This policy allows rural employers to keep or increase the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers they…

Alberta adds a fee for worker expression of interest under AAIP, i.e., starting April 7, 2026, foreign nationals who want to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) under Alberta’s immigration program must pay a $135 fee. Earlier, submitting a WEOI was free. A WEOI…

Newfoundland invites candidates in the latest draw, i.e., Newfoundland and Labrador has held a new provincial immigration draw, inviting over 240 candidates to apply for immigration. The draw took place on March 30, 2026, and marked the province’s second selection round of the year. Invitations…

Canada invites ITAs in the first trades Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held a new Express Entry draw and issued more invitations to apply (ITAs). In this round, the department invited 3,000 candidates under the Trades Occupations category. This…

Canada extends work permits for Ukrainians, i.e., the Government of Canada has introduced new support measures for Ukrainian nationals living in the country. These measures apply to those who came to Canada under the CUAET, u.e., Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel and related programs. Under…

Canada increases provincial immigration quotas for 2026.  As announced this year, the number of nominations available for permanent residence through provincial programs has gone up by 31% compared to the numbers set at the beginning of 2025. This increase applies to provinces and territories across…

Canada expands spousal work permits access in British Columbia, i.e., foreign workers who are living in British Columbia (BC), or planning to move there soon, may now help their spouses or partners get open work permits more easily. This applies to workers employed by two…

Canada updates licensing rules for foreign lawyers, i.e., foreign-trained lawyers must now meet new requirements to become licensed in common-law jurisdictions* in Canada. Starting March 1, 2026, Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)** has introduced two new rules for international lawyers who want to practice…