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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the province. Candidates were issued ITAs based on their willingness to start a new business or purchase a pre-existing business in the province, among other factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams … Read more
Last Updated On 3 June 2025, 8:32 AM EDT (Toronto Time) More French Express Entry Draws are coming to increase Francophone immigration targets in Canada to 12% by 2029 as compared to only 8.5% in 2025. This bold move, revealed by the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Lena Metlege Diab, on June 2, … Read more
Last Updated On 3 June 2025, 11:31 AM EDT (Toronto Time) The entertainment industry has typically been home to a diverse group of people from numerous backgrounds. By looking at some examples of famous people who found success after leaving home, we can see the variety of ways in which immigration has helped to shape … Read more
Last Updated On 3 June 2025, 2:20 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Moving to Canada brings many new experiences and opportunities. One area that often gets overlooked is understanding your digital rights and responsibilities. When you move to a new country like Canada, it’s important not just to know your rights in the workplace or as … Read more
The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months. As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog. With the backlog standing at 779,900 just a month earlier, this represents a 2.53% reduction. Consult with an experienced immigration … Read more
Immigrants in Canada can work their way to homeownership and often do so at greater rates on average than the Canadian-born population. A recent study by Statistics Canada examines the typical journey of immigrants to homeownership and the various stages it entails. Subscribe and get our FREE Newcomer’s Guide to Canada Findings and trends in … Read more
For years, Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) has served as a pathway for foreign business owners to temporarily operate in the country without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But recent changes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are reshaping this route. If you’re a business owner planning to come to Canada temporarily, … Read more
British Columbia continues to focus on economic growth by drawing ambitious entrepreneurs from across the globe. On May 28, 2025, the province held a new British Columbia PNP Draw under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, issuing not more than 13 invitations to applicants under both the Base and Regional categories. This draw highlights B.C.’s active push … Read more
Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community in order to apply for permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The town of Claresholm is … Read more
Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident submits a subsequent application for extension while they are on maintained status, and their initial application is refused, the applicant’s authorized period of stay will … Read more
