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Canada Raises Medical Excessive Demand Threshold For Immigration In 2025

Image illustrating Canada’s excessive demand policy and medical admissibility for immigration applicants.

Canada’s immigration system includes an excessive demand policy to manage healthcare and social service costs for new immigrants. This policy affects applicants for permanent and temporary residence and is based on the estimated costs of their medical conditions. Understanding this policy can help you navigate potential medical inadmissibility and prepare for a strong application. What […]

P.E.I. Introduces New Protections for Temporary Foreign Workers – What You Need to Know

Temporary foreign workers in P.E.I. benefiting from new legal protections and fair work regulations.

The government of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) is introducing new rules starting April 1, 2025, to better protect temporary foreign workers. These rules will make sure workers are treated fairly and that recruiters follow strict guidelines. What Are the New Protections? Under the new Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, the following protections will be in […]

Newfoundland and Labrador Changes How People Can Apply for Immigration

An overview of Newfoundland immigration changes in 2025, highlighting the new Expression of Interest system.

Starting February 19, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador has changed how people can apply for immigration through its provincial programs. Now, instead of applying directly, interested candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online. The province will review these EOIs and invite selected candidates to apply for immigration. What This Means for You What […]

Ontario Colleges Are Cutting Programs – Here’s Why It Matters

An overview of the Northwest Territories immigration program, highlighting the new application intake process and eligibility criteria for 2025.

Colleges across Ontario are cutting programs, and many students are feeling the impact. Schools like Loyalist College have had to shut down nearly 30% of their programs due to funding issues. But what’s causing this problem? The Role of International Students in College Funding Many colleges in Ontario depend on tuition fees from international students […]

Northwest Territories Immigration Program Reopening on February 27, 2025!

An overview of the Northwest Territories immigration program, highlighting the new application intake process and eligibility criteria for 2025.

📍 Yellowknife – February 21, 2025 Great news for those looking to immigrate to the Northwest Territories (NWT)! The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will reopen for applications on February 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time) and will close on March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Mountain Time). You can apply online through the […]

Saskatchewan Stops Accepting Job Offer Applications for Immigration (Temporary Pause)

Saskatchewan immigration update – temporary pause on job-offer-based PR pathways explained.

If you were planning to apply for permanent residence (PR) in Saskatchewan through a job offer, there’s an important update you should know. Saskatchewan has temporarily stopped accepting new applications for job approval forms (JAFs), which are required for some immigration pathways. What Does This Mean? Starting February 18, 2025, foreign workers and employers can […]

Which Ontario PNP pathways to permanent residence are open in 2025?

Ontario PNP 2025 - Latest Immigration Pathways and Eligibility Updates

If you are planning to move to Canada through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you may have noticed that the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) has dropped significantly this year. In 2024, Ontario issued 14,760 invitations in just the first two months, but in 2025, only 4 invitations have been sent out so […]

New Brunswick Stops Endorsing Certain Jobs for Immigration

New Brunswick Immigration Update - AIP Job Restrictions and Alternative Pathways for 2025

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has stopped supporting certain job applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This means that people applying for permanent residency through AIP can no longer use job offers from these occupations to qualify. Jobs No Longer Supported by AIP in New Brunswick Effective immediately, New Brunswick will not […]

New Canada Immigration Program for Home Care Workers – What You Need to Know!

A home care worker assisting an elderly person in a Canadian home setting.

A new immigration program for home care workers is coming soon, and many recruiters are already promoting it. But before you pay anyone for help, here’s what you should know! 🏡 What is this program about? This new program will allow home care workers to become permanent residents as soon as they arrive in Canada. […]