IRCC Invites Applicants In The First Express Entry Draw Of 2025

IRCC invites applicants in the first Express Entry draw of 2025. The department issued 471 to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 793. The recent draw is the first Express Entry selection of the year and follows two PNP draws and a French language proficiency draw in December. Last month, the immigration […]

A 2024 Review Of The Provincial Nominee Program

In 2024, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program underwent significant changes. PNPs are immigration pathways allowing provincial and territorial governments to select applicants that address labor market needs. In 2024, various provinces introduced updates or launched new streams within their Provincial Nominee Programs. This blog offers a review of the Provincial Nominee Program of the year 2024 […]

Manitoba Invites Skilled Professionals In The Recent PNP Draw

Manitoba invites skilled professionals in the recent PNP draw. British Columbia applications for the Post-Graduate stream close on January 7, 2025. Below are more details on it. Take a look! Manitoba  The Prairie province held its 235th draw on December 27, 2024.  It issued 239 Letters of Advice to Apply after considering all eligible skilled […]

Major Changes To Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Throughout 2024, there have been major changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program.  These changes include the following:  Change  Summary  When It Came Into Effect  Reduction in LMIA validity The validity of an LMIA is reduced to six months (previously 12 months) May 1, 2024 Visitors no longer able to apply for work permits from […]

Significant Changes In 2025 For Canada’s Express Entry System

There are some significant changes in 2025 for Canada’s Express Entry system. These changes will affect Canada’s largest immigration programs in 2025.  Today, we will discuss how these major trends will impact applicant’s selection this year.  So, without further ado, let us begin! Increase In Express Entry Share Of Overall Immigration Targets  In 2025, Express […]

IRCC Adds New Programs To PGWP-Eligible Fields Of Study

IRCC adds new programs to PGWP-eligible fields of study.  As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and development service workers.  Before this change, IRCC listed the requirements for the fields of study on October 4, 2024.  They were divided into five broad categories, which […]

The Settlement Services Newcomers In Canada Are Eligible For

Some newcomers arriving in Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help them adapt to life in Canada. Today, we will discover the settlement services newcomers in Canada are eligible for.  Well, settlement services can help newcomers find housing, improve language skills, find employment, […]

Yukon Introduces Application Intakes For Yukon Nominee Program

Yukon introduces application intakes for Yukon Nominee Program in 2025. Under this new intake-based approach, YNP will accept a fixed number of applications in each intake.  Once the cap has been hit for a given intake, the YNP will cease to accept applications until the following intake.  On January 29, the YNP will open with […]

How To Get Money From Employment Insurance If You Are Laid Off

Lost your job without your fault? Here’s how to get money from employment insurance if you are laid off in Canada.   Well, if you have lost your job in Canada, you might be eligible to obtain money from the federal government’s employment insurance program. Moreover, if you lose your job through no fault of […]