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.
How International Students Can Fast-Track Their Journey to Canadian Permanent Residence
Many international students come to Canada not only for education but also with the goal of becoming permanent residents (PR). According to immigration experts, students who plan their immigration strategy early during their studies can obtain PR years earlier than those who wait until after graduation to start preparing.
Alberta Invites Rural Immigration Candidates and Workers in Health & Tech Sectors in Latest AAIP Draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted a series of six immigration draws over the past few weeks, inviting more than 1,400 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Record Invitations in First Immigration Draw of 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its first immigration draw of 2026, issuing the highest number of invitations ever in a single round through its provincial immigration programs. The draw took place on March 6, 2026, and invited 445 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Why Getting Canadian Citizenship Can Take Longer Than You Expect
Becoming a Canadian citizen through naturalization is a significant milestone for many immigrants. However, the journey from permanent resident to citizen can take more than four years from start to finish, often longer than many applicants expect.
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 […]
The Top 5 Mistakes Express Entry Candidates Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Canada’s Express Entry system is one of the fastest pathways to permanent residence (PR). However, even small mistakes in your profile or application can lead to delays, refusals, or even misrepresentation penalties.
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,
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. […]
