Manitoba Conducts The First Immigration Draw Of June
Manitoba conducts the first immigration draw of June, i.e., on June 4, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new immigration draw and invited foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination through its Skilled Worker Stream. The invitations were issued to candidates who…
University Of Toronto Ranks Fourth Globally In Research
The University of Toronto (U of T) has once again secured a place among the world’s leading research institutions. In the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 list, released on June 1, U of T ranked fourth globally for academic research. The…
Newfoundland And Labrador Expands Rural Work Permit Access
Newfoundland and Labrador expands rural work permit access, i.e., Newfoundland and Labrador has become the latest province to participate in a federal temporary policy that gives rural employers greater flexibility when hiring temporary foreign workers for low-wage positions. The province has chosen to adopt both…
Express Entry Pool Sees A Sharp Rise In High-Scoring Profiles
Express Entry pool sees a sharp rise in high-scoring profiles, i.e., Canada’s Express Entry pool is becoming more competitive, especially for candidates with very high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. Recent data shows that most of the growth in the Express Entry pool is now…
Prince Edward Island Holds A New Draw For Skilled Workers
Prince Edward Island holds a new draw for skilled workers, i.e., Prince Edward Island has conducted another provincial immigration draw, inviting more than 100 foreign workers and international graduates to apply for provincial nomination. The latest draw took place on May 21 under the Prince…
Canada Holds Another Provincial Nominee Express Entry Draw
Canada holds another provincial nominee Express Entry draw, i.e., Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest selection round. This marks the second consecutive…
Americans Gain Canadian Citizenship Through Ancestry
Many Americans are now becoming Canadian citizens after Canada changed its citizenship law in late 2025. The updated law removed the first-generation limit (FGL) on Canadian citizenship by descent for people born before December 15, 2025. This change opened the door for millions of people…
British Columbia Invites More Skilled Workers In A New Draw
British Columbia invites more skilled workers in a new draw, i.e., British Columbia has held another provincial immigration draw, inviting hundreds of skilled workers through its Skills Immigration (SI) category. The latest draw took place on May 14, 2026, under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee…
Canada Updates Rules For LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Canada updates rules for LMIA-exempt work permits, giving foreign professionals and employers clearer rules to follow under an international trade agreement. The updated guidance comes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and applies to professionals entering Canada under the General Agreement on Trade in…
Canada Expands Flexibility For Refugee Applicants
Canada expands flexibility for refugee applicants, i.e., Canada has introduced more flexibility for refugees facing difficulties leaving their host countries. New guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirms that refugee applicants do not need to provide exit permits or proof of legal status…
