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New Brunswick Express Entry is Now Accepting Applications!

A step-by-step guide to applying for New Brunswick Express Entry in 2025, outlining eligibility criteria and selection process.

Starting March 5, 2025, New Brunswick is accepting new applications for immigration under the New Brunswick Express Entry system. If you’re interested in moving to New Brunswick, Canada, this could be your opportunity! Who Can Apply? There are two main pathways under the New Brunswick Express Entry stream: Who Cannot Apply? (Restricted Job List) Right […]

How to Avoid Visitor Visa Refusals for Canada?

A person filling out a visitor visa application for Canada to ensure a successful submission.

If you’re planning to visit Canada and need a visitor visa, it’s essential to submit a strong application. Recently, visitor visa refusals have been on the rise, with over 61% of applications being refused from some countries. But don’t worry! By following some simple steps, you can increase your chances of approval. 1. Complete Your […]

New Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots: Everything You Need to Know

Home Care Worker Immigration program offering permanent residency for caregivers in Canada.

Status: Starting March 31, 2025 Home care workers play an important role in Canadian society. They help take care of children, support seniors, and assist people with disabilities to live independently. They also help more Canadians work and contribute to the economy. Canada is launching new immigration programs to make it easier for home care […]

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 […]

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 […]

10 Harsh Truths About Express Entry, PNP & IRCC That You Need to Know!

A frustrated applicant reviewing Express Entry requirements and recent immigration rule changes.

1️⃣ Rules Can Change Anytime & Affect Your Chances IRCC often changes immigration rules without warning. For example, they removed extra points for job offers and may stop STEM draws in 2025. If the rules change, your eligibility or chances of getting selected can be affected. 2️⃣ Losing Your Job Can Cancel Your Nomination Some […]

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Employer Eligibility & Application Process

New Brunswick PNP guide explaining employer eligibility and application process for skilled workers.

Your Employer’s Eligibility Your New Brunswick employer must meet these requirements to support your application. Otherwise, your application will be refused. ImmigrationNB may contact your employer for further information. 1. Genuine and Continuous Active Operations Your employer must: 2. Genuine Employer-Employee Relationship Your employer must be directly involved in your hiring process. Placement agencies hiring […]

Canada’s Most Affordable Provinces with the Best Quality of Life in 2025

Most affordable provinces in Canada with cost of living details.

Thinking about moving to Canada? Good news! A new report by MovingWaldo, a moving company in Montreal, lists the top affordable provinces in Canada that offer a great quality of life. They ranked provinces based on cost of living, rental prices, housing costs, and safety. Here’s a quick summary of the top provinces and their […]

Completed More Than One Study Program? Here’s How It Affects Your PGWP Duration

PGWP Duration for International Students in Canada

If you’ve studied more than one program in Canada, you might qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with a longer validity—up to three years. The Canadian government recently updated its rules on how the length of your PGWP is decided. This is great news for students who have completed multiple programs! Let’s break it […]

New Brunswick Opens Its Immigration Programs in 2025

Overview of New Brunswick immigration programs and pathways for 2025.

Great news for people looking to move to New Brunswick! The province has started reopening its immigration programs after adjusting to new federal limits on how many immigrants they can nominate this year. New Brunswick was given 2,750 nomination spaces for 2025, which are divided between two programs: However, because of these reduced spaces, New […]