British Columbia has held its first provincial immigration draw of 2025 under its skills immigration program, inviting candidates based on their potential for “high economic impact” in the province. Prior to this draw on May 8, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) had only held draws under its entrepreneur streams in 2025. Assess … Read more
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued more invitations to candidates for provincial immigration through four of its targeted immigration pathways. Immigration candidates were invited for their work experience and ability to fill key labour gaps in different sectors of the Alberta economy. A total of 165 invitations were issued through these draws. Assess … Read more
Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an immigration selection on 17 April, inviting skilled workers outside Canada to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were considered for this draw if they were invited directly by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for Express Entry-aligned PNP programs The MPNP issued 27 Letters of Advice … Read more
Manitoba has been one of the few provinces to have consistent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2025. This week Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an immigration draw on May 1, inviting skilled workers outside Canada to apply. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The MPNP issued 26 Letters of Advice to Apply … Read more
British Columbia (B.C.) has reserved the bulk of its provincial nominations for 2025 for healthcare workers in certain occupations. On April 14, B.C. announced major changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), reducing the number of applications it will accept to 1,100 in 2025. The BC PNP has reserved most of these application … Read more
This week Manitoba invited more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations. Candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative for their professional experience in in-demand occupations required by Manitoba’s labour market. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial immigration results (30 March to 5 April) Manitoba On April 3, the Manitoba Provincial … Read more
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has raised application fees for their worker streams to $1,500. The new fees were announced on April 1, 2025. Prior to this change, the fee was $840. Only those who submit an application or request on or after April 1 will be required to pay this new fee. Assess … Read more
Manitoba has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two streams. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has provided updates on its application intake for 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Manitoba (February 21 to 28) The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held draws under two streams on March 21. The … Read more
British Columbia issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to qualified entrepreneurs through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. This is the province’s third Base Stream draw of 2025 targeting entrepreneurs for provincial immigration. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs On April 15, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a draw … Read more
Some Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates will be able to obtain work permits to prevent them from losing their status. These special Manitoba-specific work permits can be issued for up to two years. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm To qualify, a Manitoba PNP candidate must Hold a … Read more
