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Manitoba PNP invites over 800 skilled workers to apply for nominations

​This week, Manitoba issued 862 invitations to skilled worker candidates through the Skilled Worker stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited under both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, in an occupation-specific draw and employer-driven selection, respectively. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP draw results […]

Alberta holds three provincial immigration draws, issues over 1,300 invitations

​In the span of one week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted three draws, one of which was its second largest in 2025 thus far. Among those invited were Express Entry candidates in tech occupations, and in-demand sectors being prioritized by the province. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws Between […]

What travel history do I have to disclose in my Canadian citizenship application?

​When applying for Canadian citizenship through naturalization, you will need to detail your travel history and any immigration statuses you have held—not just for the past five years, but for your entire life. Failure to provide a complete and accurate travel history can result in delays or complications to your citizenship application. The need to […]

Six more regions added to low-wage LMIA processing freeze starting October 10

​The federal government has released its next quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In total 32 CMAs have been listed as regions where LMIAs will not be processed this quarter. This is an increase from the previous quarter of the year […]

Manitoba secures increase in immigration allocation

​Manitoba will now be able to nominate more foreign nationals for permanent residence (PR). The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has successfully lobbied the federal government to raise its immigrant nomination allocation in 2025, claiming an additional 1,489 nomination spots. This change brings the province’s total nomination allocation for this year to 6,239 nomination spots. […]

How to apply for a Canadian passport with inherited citizenship

​Even if you were born outside Canada, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent if you have a Canadian parent or grandparent. When applying for a Canadian passport, you must provide a document proving your Canadian citizenship. As a citizen by descent, you must have obtained a Canadian citizenship certificate to apply for […]

IRCC has unveiled which PR applications it plans to process in 2025

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not plan on clearing its entire inventory of PR applications this year—except for a few permanent residence (PR) streams. Per the immigration department’s most recent Minister Transition Binder, only Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, IRCC’s community pilots, and Quebec’s skilled worker pathway will […]