Prince Edward Island holds the second surprise draw of 2025, thus breaking the province’s anticipated ITA (invitations to apply) schedule.  In a change of pace, the province also broadened its selection criteria for this draw, relative to recent selection patterns, considering individuals with less connection…

New Brunswick issues ITAs in the first draw of December, i.e., the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has held its first provincial nomination invitation round since November 16, 2025, issuing new invitations on December 9, 2025. The province issued over 110 invitations through the…

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP), i.e., Ontario PNP reaches 2025 nomination allocation, according to a program update issued on December 17.  The OINP stated that it issued a total of 10,570 nominations to applicants across 2025.  What Does This Mean For Applicants?  Despite Ontario…

IRCC issued ITAs in the latest Canadian Experience Class draw, wherein over 5,000 invitations were issued to applicants.  In addition, to be considered for this draw, applicants needed to:  Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025 Date Draw Type Number Of ITAs Cut-Off CRS Score…

British Columbia invites applicants in the first program draw, i.e., on December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round.  The draw targeted hundreds of applicants that the province believes will create a high economic impact.  Draw…

Express Entry, Canada’s main application management system for skilled immigration, is set to undergo some significant updates in the coming year.  In 2026, the federal government will continue to target skilled workers from specific occupational categories to help address labour market gaps.  Today, we will…

Five well-known Americans are set to become Canadian citizens under a new law. On November 20, Bill C-3: An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025) was passed by the Canadian federal government, removing the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent.  The new law…

Carney’s border bill gets limits on executive powers, i.e., amendments to Canada’s border bill has set limits on the governor general’s ability to cancel or suspend immigration applications, and to cancel, vary or suspend immigration documents like work permits, study permits, and permanent resident cards. …

Nova Scotia overhauls selection process for permanent residents, i.e., on November 28, the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) announced it would introduce a new Expression of Interest (EOI) model for its intake, following in the footsteps of almost all other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)….

IRCC invites Express Entry applicants in the latest draw. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for applicants with French language proficiency.  To be considered for the draw, applicants needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 408. They must…