IRCC is Making Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlogs
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been working hard to clear pending immigration applications. The number of delayed applications has been steadily going down over the past few months. How Much Has the Backlog Reduced? As of February 28, 2025, IRCC had 821,200 delayed applications. That’s a 7.95% drop compared to January 2025, […]
Canada’s Immigration Changes: What It Means for Temporary Workers and Students
The Canadian government has announced changes to its immigration policies, making it harder for temporary residents, including workers and students, to stay in the country. If you are a temporary resident or planning to move to Canada, here’s what you need to know in simple terms. Fewer Temporary Residents Allowed Tighter Rules for Temporary Foreign […]
Canada’s Agri-Food Pilot is Now Closed – What’s Next?
The Agri-Food Pilot, a special immigration program for agriculture and food industry workers, is no longer accepting applications. The program reached its full capacity as of February 13, 2025. But don’t worry! If you were planning to apply for permanent residence (PR) through this program, there are still other immigration options available for you. What […]
Express Entry: Canada Invites More PNP Candidates
The Government of Canada has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a draw specifically for candidates who were nominated by a Canadian province through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Latest Express Entry Draw – March 3, 2025 This draw follows several […]
Open Work Permit for Foreign Workers with a Support Letter from a Province or Territory
Meet Rohan. He’s been working in Canada for a while, and his work permit is about to expire. He wants to continue working but isn’t sure what to do next. That’s when he hears about a special open work permit program for foreign workers who have a support letter from a Canadian province or territory. […]
New Brunswick Stops Endorsing Certain Jobs for Immigration
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 […]
10 Harsh Truths About Express Entry, PNP & IRCC That You Need to Know!
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
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 […]
IRCC Holds Second Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. In this round, IRCC issued 455 ITAs to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 or higher. To be eligible, they must have submitted […]
10 Years of Express Entry: How It Changed Immigration in Canada
January 31, 2025, marks 10 years since Canada’s Express Entry system was launched. Over the last decade, this system has transformed the way skilled workers apply for permanent residency (PR). More than 800,000 people have received invitations to apply (ITA) for PR through Express Entry since its introduction in 2015. In this blog, we will […]