British Columbia Reserves PR Spaces For Healthcare Workers
British Columbia reserves PR spaces for healthcare workers. The province introduced major updates to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), which include limiting the number of new applications it will accept in 2025 to only 1,100. Most of these limited nomination spaces have been earmarked for healthcare professionals. A smaller fraction will be offered […]
Thunder Bay Declares Designated Employers For The RCIP Pathway
Thunder Bay declares designated employers for the RCIP pathway. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is an employer-focused pathway to permanent residency. This implies that foreign nationals are only eligible if they have a job offer from a designated employer within the community. Designated RCIP Employers As Thunder Bay declares designated employers for the RCIP […]
A Look At The Express Entry Pool In May 2025
After a strong start to 2025, Canada’s Express Entry system experienced a noticeable slowdown in April. While the earlier months of the year saw consistent draws and high volumes of Invitations to Apply (ITAs), April saw just two draws, both targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 1,246 ITAs were issued throughout the […]
North Bay Releases Priority Sectors And Professions For RCIP
North Bay releases priority sectors and professions for RCIP. The RCIP is a pathway to permanent residency for workers with employment offers from designated employers in participating rural communities in Canada. Priority Sectors Each participating community has been allowed to choose five years under which professions can be eligible for RCIP. North Bay will be […]
Manitoba Holds A Targeted Immigration Draw For Skilled Workers
Manitoba holds a targeted immigration draw for skilled workers. On April 17, 2025, Manitoba conducted a new immigration selection round, extending invitations to skilled workers residing outside Canada. The draw focused on individuals eligible under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To qualify for this specific draw, candidates needed […]
Alberta Extends More ITAs to Provincial Immigration Candidates
Alberta extends more ITAs to provincial immigration candidates through four specialized immigration streams. The invitations targeted individuals with work experience in key sectors where Alberta faces critical labor shortages, helping support economic growth in the province. Between April 11 and April 22, Alberta issued a total of 165 invitations across different streams under the Alberta […]
New PR Pathway Is Launched For Sault Ste Marie & Brandon
A new PR pathway is launched for Sault Ste Marie & Brandon under the RCIP (Rural Community Immigration Pilot), unveiling priority sectors and professions. Both communities have released their lists of priority sectors, and in Brandon’s case, specific eligible professions, marking a significant step in local immigration planning. The RCIP offers a route to PR […]
Prince Edward Island Conducts The Fourth PNP Draw of 2025
Prince Edward Island conducts the fourth PNP draw of 2025, focusing exclusively on applicants who are currently residing and employed within the province. The draw emphasized priority professions and sectors while also giving special attention to international student graduates from select educational institutions across PEI. Draw category Number of invitations issued Labour Impact/Express Entry 168 […]
Manitoba PNP Applicants Can Qualify For Special Work Permits
Manitoba PNP Candidates May Qualify for Special Work Permits. Manitoba PNP applicants may qualify for special work permits valid for up to two years. To be eligible, a Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) applicant must: Applicants must also meet additional program criteria set by the federal government. The MPNP will begin accepting applications for these […]