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February 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in the month of February. January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs): candidates includes those in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and those in enhanced Provincial Nominee […]

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New Brunswick begins reopening immigration programs

New Brunswick will finally begin opening its immigration streams, after a period of adjustment following notice from the federal government that the province would only be given 2,750 immigrant nomination spaces this year. The 2,750 spaces will be split up between the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program NBPNP (1,500) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) […]

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Understanding Credit Scores: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada

As a newcomer to Canada, you might want to understand the importance of a good credit score in your financial journey. What is a credit score?  It is a total score on a scale of 300 – 900 rating how you manage credit. It is based on your credit history, which is summarized in your […]

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How to get Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry

In 2025, Canada plans to admit over a hundred thousand new permanent residents through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, Express Entry may be one of the quickest ways for you to receive permanent residency. This article will cover How you can obtain permanent residence through […]

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IRCC holds second Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 455 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 and to have submitted an Express Entry candidate profile before […]

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Ontario eases immigration requirements for self-employed physicians

Ontario has made it easier for self-employed physicians to obtain permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the updated requirements, physicians will be able to qualify for some streams by counting periods of self-employed work experience, and without requiring a job offer. The OINP made changes to the following streams: Express Entry: […]

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Newfoundland and Labrador receives increased allocation of nominations, pauses application intake

The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has negotiated an increase of 1,000 to its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation. Newfoundland and Labrador’s allocation under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will also be maintained at 475 spaces, bringing the total number of nominations for Newfoundland and Labrador to 2,525. Prior to its negotiations with […]

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IRCC makes significant dent in immigration backlog

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has fallen below one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there are 942,300 applications remaining in the department’s backlog as of December 31, 2024. Given that the end of the previous month had a backlog of 1,006,500, that is a significant […]

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Prince Edward Island holds first PNP draw in 2025

In their initial draw of the year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector through its Labour Impact Category and PEI PNP Express Entry stream. This article will cover The details of this week’s PEI PNP draw An overview of basic eligibility […]

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