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Sault Ste. Marie Now Hiring Foreign Workers for Permanent Residency Through RCIP

Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Northern Ontario, has just released its official list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This is great news for foreign workers who want to move to Canada and become permanent residents. If you get a valid job offer from one of these employers and […]

Federal Court Warns Permanent Residency Applicants Not to Disobey Orders Again

Image showing Federal Court warning regarding permanent residency applications and legal consequences for disobedience.

The Federal Court of Canada has recently sent a strong message to applicants seeking permanent residency, warning them that they must follow the court’s orders strictly. The case involves Iranian nationals who applied for Canadian permanent residency under the self-employed class and faced refusals from the visa office in Warsaw, Poland. Background of the Case […]

Do You Qualify for Express Entry’s New Healthcare and Social Services Category?

Healthcare professionals exploring Express Entry Healthcare category for Canadian PR in 2025

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists now have a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry! On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major updates to Express Entry categories. These changes include: Who Can Apply Under the New Healthcare and Social Services Category? To qualify, you need […]

Are You Eligible for Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot?

Home Care Worker assisting a patient in a home setting as part of Canada's immigration pilot.

Canada has announced full details about the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP), which allows foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency (PR) if they work in home care. Overview of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP) The HCWP is divided into two programs: Each program has two application streams: Who Can Apply? Basic […]

Deadline Extended for Canadian Citizenship by Descent Changes

Extended deadline for Canadian citizenship changes by descent – Ask Kubeir

What’s Happening? The Canadian government has delayed the changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act once again. These changes were supposed to address the rules about who can pass on Canadian citizenship to their children born outside Canada. The new deadline is now April 25, 2025. Why Is This Important? Currently, under the First-Generation Limit (FGL) […]

Special Open Work Permits for Iranians in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Iranian work permit application process for open work permits and extensions in Canada.

The Canadian government has extended a special policy that allows Iranian nationals in Canada to apply for open work permits. This means eligible Iranians can continue to work legally in Canada without a job offer. Here’s everything you need to know about this extension in simple terms. Who Can Apply? This special policy is for […]

IRCC’s Immigration Backlog is Shrinking in 2025!

A visual showing the shrinking immigration backlog and progress made by IRCC in 2025.

Good news for those waiting on their immigration applications! Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been making progress in reducing its backlog of applications. As of January 31, 2025, the backlog has dropped below one million for the second month in a row, showing a 5.33% improvement compared to December 2024. Let’s break […]

Prince Edward Island Limits Atlantic Immigration Program to Three Sectors

PEI's Atlantic Immigration Program changes in 2025, highlighting the three eligible job sectors: healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) has made a big change to its Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). From January 24, 2025, foreign workers can only apply through this program if they have jobs in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing. This means that if you work in any other sector, you will have to explore different immigration options. Why […]

Important Changes for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry

IEC work permit holders affected by CRS point changes in Express Entry

If you’re an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit holder, here’s some big news: You won’t get extra CRS points for your job offer if your work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change mostly affects those under the Young Professionals work permit category. Let’s break it down for you: Who is affected […]