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IRCC plans to bring back job offer points under Express Entry, as part of wider reforms

Canada’s immigration department has revealed plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers under the Express Entry system. More specifically, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced their intention to award points to candidates with “job offers and Canadian work experience in high wage occupations…” under the Express Entry system. The
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Canada’s immigration department has revealed plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers under the Express Entry system. More specifically, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced their intention to award points to candidates with “job offers and Canadian work experience in high wage occupations…” under the Express Entry system. The […]

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March 16, 2026/by Ali

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Provincial nominees invited in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 362 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742; and Created an
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 362 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742; and Created an […]

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March 16, 2026/by Ali

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St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba identifies priority occupations for permanent residence under FCIP

St-Pierre-Jolys, a village in Manitoba located 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has released the priority sectors and occupations it is targeting under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) in 2026. This year, one new sector and 10 new occupations have been deemed in demand by St-Pierre-Jolys, and 10 occupations have been removed from the priority
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St-Pierre-Jolys, a village in Manitoba located 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has released the priority sectors and occupations it is targeting under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) in 2026. This year, one new sector and 10 new occupations have been deemed in demand by St-Pierre-Jolys, and 10 occupations have been removed from the priority […]

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March 16, 2026/by Ali

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British Columbia PNP invites entrepreneurs under two streams in latest provincial draw

This past week, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both its Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified candidates seeking to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility
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This past week, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both its Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified candidates seeking to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility […]

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March 15, 2026/by Ali

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Manitoba PNP invites more skilled workers in fifth provincial draw of the year

On March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results Manitoba issued a total of
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On March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results Manitoba issued a total of […]

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March 14, 2026/by Ali

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Canada expands access to work permits in rural areas

Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government. According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to help them meet their labour market needs
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Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government. According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to help them meet their labour market needs […]

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March 13, 2026/by Ali

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Some workers in Quebec are now eligible for a 12-month work permit extension

The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will be eligible for an expedited employer-specific work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Learn
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The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will be eligible for an expedited employer-specific work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Learn […]

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March 13, 2026/by Ali

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These are the types of senior managers who might have received ITAs in Canada’s new Express Entry category

On March 5, Canada held its first Express Entry draw under the senior managers with Canadian work experience category, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429. This article will provide fictional examples of candidates who could have been invited. See your eligibility for all Express Entry
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On March 5, Canada held its first Express Entry draw under the senior managers with Canadian work experience category, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429. This article will provide fictional examples of candidates who could have been invited. See your eligibility for all Express Entry […]

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March 13, 2026/by Ali

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Why over 25% of spousal sponsorship applications don’t get processed

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that approximately 27% of applications of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January to October) were refused due to incompleteness. Of the 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications (within Canada) reviewed by IRCC during this time frame, a total of 32,994 applications were accepted
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Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that approximately 27% of applications of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January to October) were refused due to incompleteness. Of the 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications (within Canada) reviewed by IRCC during this time frame, a total of 32,994 applications were accepted […]

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March 13, 2026/by Ali

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Greatest immigration reforms in decades pass key milestone toward law

The Senate has passed a bill containing the greatest reforms Canada’s immigration system has seen in decades, including the ability for the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident visas. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures
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The Senate has passed a bill containing the greatest reforms Canada’s immigration system has seen in decades, including the ability for the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident visas. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures […]

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March 12, 2026/by Ali