The PEI PNP held the last draw of 2024
On December 16, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, the province issued 32 invitations to apply to professionals working in the healthcare and construction industries and those with work permits expiring before February 2025 in manufacturing and trucking fields. […]
Canada extends work permit exemptions for TR2PR applicants until 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the temporary public policy regarding work permit exemptions for temporary resident to permanent resident pathway applicants. This extension, which builds upon the policy established in July 2021, will remain in effect through December 31, 2026. The initiative addresses the needs of foreign nationals currently established in Canada, […]
BCPNP conducted two draws for the Entrepreneur Stream
On December 17, 2024, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited ten candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, designed for experienced business people who want to start a new business or buy an existing business in British Columbia. The lowest score […]
Canada unveils $1.3 billion border security enhancement plan
The Canadian Government has announced a comprehensive $1.3 billion border security initiative. The plan, revealed by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and other key officials in Ottawa, encompasses five strategic pillars to strengthen border control and immigration systems. Key elements include enhanced drug detection through AI and canine units, aerial surveillance upgrades, improved international cooperation, and […]
IRCC announced a major immigration system overhaul
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the integrity of its immigration system. The landmark reforms include ending the practice of ‘flagpoling’ at US-Canada borders, introducing legislative amendments for visa cancellations in cases of mass fraud, streamlining the asylum process, and implementing significant changes to the Express Entry system. A […]