International students in Canada have a variety of choices when it comes to work options in the country—many of which can pay quite well. Furthermore, most study permits provide holders with legal authorization to work in most industries for most employers in Canada—subject to the limit of 24 hours per week for off-campus work while […]
Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has ushered in a new immigration minister following the recent liberal party victory in Canada’s federal election. Canada’s new Minister of Immigration is Lena Metlege Diab, the Member of Parliament for Halifax West. She will now lead Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), succeeding former Immigration Minister Rachel Bendayan. […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released a training guide for immigration officers making decisions on permanent resident (PR) applications. The 447-page document includes, amongst other things, case examples of candidates and recommended results following analyses of their applications. Based on these examples, here are some common mistakes candidates have made that led immigration […]
Canadian immigration applicants now have more time to request judicial review. Canada’s Federal Court has issued special measures that give applicants an additional 45 days to apply for judicial permission (formally called “leave”) to review their immigration decisions. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! Prior to these new measures, applicants had […]
Immigration applications can be high stakes, so you’ll naturally want to ensure that Canada’s immigration department receives your application on time. The way you can get confirmation of receipt will vary depending on how you submitted your application. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Online applications You can expect to see a confirmation page after […]
Many provinces offer dedicated immigration streams for international student graduates, making it easier for foreign nationals who have studied in the province to transition to permanent resident status. neCurrently, there are eight provinces that have at least one such stream. This article will cover which provinces offer student-specific streams, as well as a high-level overview […]
Foreign nationals seeking permanent residency (PR) through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) must obtain a job offer from a designated employer. On May 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) published an updated list of designated employers, featuring 20 new names. Further, the province has removed 14 previously recognized designated employers from its newly published list. […]
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to provincial immigration candidates in several draws which took place over the course of two weeks. The province’s candidate selection process covered six immigration pathways, focusing on pre-identified priority sectors, healthcare workers, and addressing rural workforce shortages. A total number of 295 invitations […]
Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its second round of invitations to candidates through its new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province shifted to an EOI intake process for both its Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) on February 19, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On […]
Last week, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a draw targeting candidates outside Canada who have a strong connection to the province. On May 15, a total of 62 candidates received Letters of Advice to apply for provincial nomination through the province’s Skilled Workers Overseas stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Of […]
