Canada Extends Pilot Granting LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Until 2028
Canada has announced an extension of the Innovation Stream pilot, a program that allows certain foreign workers to obtain LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits. The pilot, which is part of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, will now continue until March 22, 2028.
Express Entry: CEC Candidates Invited at Lowest CRS Cut-Off Score in 18 Months
Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw is notable because it features the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for CEC candidates in the past 18 months. The draw highlights Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) continued […]
Canada Holds 15th Express Entry Draw of 2026 for Provincial Nominees
Canada has conducted its 15th Express Entry draw of 2026, inviting candidates who received nominations through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw issued 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system.
British Columbia Invites Entrepreneurs Under Two Streams in Latest PNP Draw
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued new invitations to foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish or purchase businesses in the province. The latest draw targeted candidates under two streams of the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) program, offering pathways to Canadian permanent residence for experienced business owners and investors. These invitations demonstrate British Columbia’s […]
7 Key Strategies to Excel in the CELPIP Writing Test
For many immigrants and international students, the CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) Test is an important step toward achieving Canadian permanent residence, citizenship, or professional licensing. While some test takers feel confident about listening and speaking, the writing section can be one of the most challenging parts of the exam. The good news […]
New Brunswick Invites Over 600 Candidates in Latest PNP and AIP Immigration Draws
The Government of New Brunswick has issued 622 invitations to immigration candidates through multiple provincial and regional immigration programs during a series of draws held between March 3 and March 6, 2026.
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience (14th Draw of 2026)
Canada has conducted its 14th Express Entry draw of 2026, issuing invitations to candidates under a new category targeting senior managers with Canadian work experience. The draw marks the first time this category has been used since Canada introduced new occupation-based Express Entry categories earlier this year.
Canada to Appoint New Deputy Minister of Immigration (2026 Update)
Canada’s federal government has announced the upcoming appointment of a new Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,
Canada Announces $100 Million in Scholarships for Indian Students Under New Education Measures (2026)
Canada has unveiled a new international education strategy that includes a $100 million scholarship commitment for students from India
Alberta Issues Nearly 900 Invitations to Foreign Workers in Two AAIP Draws (March 2026)
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has continued to move aggressively in 2026, conducting two provincial immigration draws that together issued 899 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) toward permanent residence for foreign workers. These were part of Alberta’s ongoing efforts to meet labour market needs and use its provincial nomination spaces efficiently under its 2026 allocation. […]
