Ontario PNP confirms cuts to allocation

There are fewer spots available this year for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Ontario’s provincial nominee program. In a statement on its webpage, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) announced that its provincial nomination allocation for 2025 had been cut to 10,750—down from the 21,500 nominations the province issued in 2024. The OINP also … Read more

Saskatchewan returning some applications for provincial nomination

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is returning applications from candidates employed in the transportation, retail, and accommodation and food service sectors. Among the changes made to the SINP in March 2025 was the introduction of a 25% nomination cap for candidates employed in these sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The province … Read more

Ontario issues thousands of invitations to apply for provincial nomination

After a pause of over four months, Ontario resumed its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on June 3. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a total of 10 draws, issuing 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The invitations were issued under the following OINP Employer … Read more

New Canada Border Bill 2025 To Strengthen Immigration and Combat Crime

Last Updated On 3 June 2025, 4:39 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Today, the Government of Canada proposed a new bill, the Strong Borders Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at enhancing border security, tackling transnational organized crime, and ensuring the integrity of the immigration system. Tabled by the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public … Read more

Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 277 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 726; and Created an … Read more

Pictou County in Nova Scotia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway

Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes Pictou Landing First Nation, the Municipality of Pictou County, and the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville. Assess your eligibility for the … Read more

Newfoundland and Labrador Issued 405 Invitations Under NLPNP and AIP

Good news for skilled workers aiming to settle in Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 405 invitations in the latest NLPNP and AIP draw. If you’re a foreign national with a valid job offer in the province, this could be your ticket to Canadian permanent residency. This update not only signals a growing demand for…
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Prince Edward Island invites more skilled workers

Last week, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration. This is the fifth draw the PNP has held in 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw summary Date of draw Draw category Number of invitations issued May 15 Labour Impact/ Express Entry 168 … Read more