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IRCC Holds Express Entry Draw for Provincial Nominee Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing additional invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. In this round, IRCC issued 681 ITAs to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria: Express Entry Draws List […]
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Nitish Chopra, RCIC: A Trusted Professional in Canadian Immigration Services
Canada Immigration News (CIN) features Nitish Chopra, a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) based in Edmonton, Alberta. Canada continues to attract people from around the world who are looking for better education, career opportunities and long-term stability. While the country offers many immigration programs, the rules and procedures can be difficult to navigate, especially […]
Canada Expands PR Intake by 5,000 Spots for French-Speaking Immigrants
Canada has announced an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) admission spaces to help provinces and territories welcome more French-speaking immigrants. The announcement was made during a press conference on January 19 by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab in Moncton, New Brunswick. The extra PR spaces will be taken from federal selection allocations and added to […]
International Graduates Take Center Stage in Prince Edward Island’s First 2026 PNP Draw
Prince Edward Island conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) selection round of 2026 on January 15, in line with its expected Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The draw focused on candidates with strong ties to the province, with special priority given to international student graduates from select designated learning institutions (DLIs). Draw results Through […]
Skilled Workers Receive Invitations in Manitoba PNP’s Latest Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its first immigration draw of the year on January 15, inviting candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. In this draw, invitations were issued exclusively to candidates who had indicated in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles that they were directly invited by the province through a strategic recruitment […]
New Brunswick PNP Conducts First Draw of 2026, Inviting Candidates Across Three Streams
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has released its first Invitations to Apply (ITAs) of 2026, following a series of draws held between January 13 and January 15. Candidates were invited under three immigration streams, all of which require applicants to demonstrate established ties to the province. Draw Summary In this round of selections, […]
Canada Remains One of the World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2026
Henley & Partners has published the January 2026 edition of its global passport rankings, with the Canadian passport once again securing a place among the world’s top 10 most powerful passports. In the latest Henley Passport Index, Canada ranks eighth out of nearly 200 passports, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 181 destinations […]
Yukon Immigration Program Announces 2026 Nomination Allocation and Intake Schedule
The Government of Yukon has confirmed that the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) will receive 282 nomination slots for 2026, with the first intake period scheduled to open on January 19. According to details released on Yukon’s official territorial news page on January 12, 2026, most of the program’s priorities for 2026 remain similar to those […]
Affordable Ways to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada Without PGP
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. According to IRCC’s official website, the program will remain closed to new intakes throughout the year. As a result, Canadian citizens and permanent residents currently do not have access to a […]
LMIA Processing Resumes in Eight Regions in Q1 2026
Starting January 9, the federal government will resume processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in eight additional regions across Canada. Regions such as Vancouver, Winnipeg and Kingston will once again be eligible for low-wage LMIA processing. These regions were previously restricted due to higher unemployment levels but have now become eligible after their unemployment […]
PEI announces its immigration draw dates for 2026
Prince Edward Island has released its expected Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule for 2026, providing insight into when provincial immigration draws are likely to be held throughout the year. The publicly available schedule offers greater transparency for prospective provincial nominee candidates, as Prince Edward Island remains the only Canadian province or territory to publish an […]
Canada Conducts Its Second-Largest Canadian Experience Class Draw Ever
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing a significant number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this round, IRCC issued 8,000 ITAs to CEC candidates. To be eligible for consideration, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System […]
Canada Begins 2026 With First Express Entry Draw, 574 Invitations Issued
Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2026, marking the beginning of this year’s federal immigration selections. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations through the Express Entry system to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this draw, 574 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued. To […]
Express Entry in 2025 A Complete Review of Invitations and Key Changes
Canada’s Express Entry system underwent significant changes in 2025, marking one of the most transformative years since its launch. Adjustments to CRS scoring, the expansion and removal of categories, and a continued shift toward targeted draws had a direct impact on who received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. As 2025 comes to a […]
Manitoba Holds Final 2025 Draw, Invites Hundreds of Skilled Workers
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted an Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking the province’s final draw of the year. In this New Year’s Eve draw, 421 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued to eligible candidates across different immigration pathways. Occupation-Specific Draw Focused on Healthcare On December […]
Al Vahman RCIC An Experienced Consultant in Canadian Immigration Services
Canada continues to be one of the most preferred destinations for immigrants, students and skilled professionals worldwide. However, navigating the Canadian immigration system requires accurate knowledge, strategic planning and compliance with constantly changing regulations. This is where experienced and regulated professionals play a vital role. One such trusted name in Canadian immigration consulting is Al […]
Second Surprise PEI Immigration Draw Brings Expanded Eligibility Criteria
Prince Edward Island has conducted its second unexpected Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) draw of the year, stepping outside its planned monthly Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. Alongside the surprise draw, the province also widened its selection approach by considering candidates with fewer established ties to PEI than seen in recent rounds. Draw details The […]
Who Are RCIC Consultants for Canada Immigration and Why They Are Important?
RCIC Consultants for Canada Immigration are essential for providing guidance to people who seek to immigrate to Canada and to represent them in immigration related matters in front of the Canadian government. RCIC Consultants are recognized by the Canadian government and generally have their names on the official register of College of Immigration and Citizenship […]
Top Reasons to Choose an RCIC Consultant for Canada PR
This is one the the most searched topics on Google “Top Reasons to Choose an RCIC Consultant for Canada PR” among people planning to settle in Canada permanently. With changing immigration rules, multiple PR pathways and strict documentation requirements, applying for Canada PR without professional help can be risky. This is where an RCIC consultant […]
Despite US Travel Restrictions, Nigerians Still Have Study, Work and Immigration Options in Canada
Recent travel and visa restrictions introduced by the United States have created uncertainty for Nigerian nationals, but Canada continues to offer stable and accessible pathways for Nigerians seeking to study, work, or immigrate permanently. Starting January 1, 2026, the United States will suspend the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerian citizens, along with several non-immigrant […]
Alberta Completes 2025 PNP Nominations With Two Final Invitation Rounds
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has officially reached its full 2025 provincial nomination allocation following the issuance of its final Invitations to Apply (ITAs). After meeting its declared cap of 6,741 nominations, Alberta is not expected to conduct any additional AAIP invitation rounds for the remainder of 2025. The program confirmed its full allocation […]
Saskatchewan Confirms 2026 PNP Allocation, Introduces Significant Changes
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has confirmed a total nomination allocation of 4,761 spaces for 2026, the same number the province ended 2025 with. Alongside the allocation announcement, Saskatchewan outlined significant changes to its immigration programs, including new sector-based limits, revised eligibility rules, and updated application procedures that will take effect in 2026. Distribution […]
Manitoba Issues 63 Invitations Under Skilled Worker Stream in Latest MPNP Draw
Manitoba has issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw was conducted on December 18, 2025. Invitations were issued to candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who declared they were directly invited by the MPNP […]
New Brunswick Resumes Provincial Nominations with December NBPNP Draw
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has held its first provincial nomination draw since November, issuing invitations on December 9, 2025. In this round, the province issued 110 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream. Both rounds applied a cut-off date of December […]
British Columbia Issues Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations in Latest BC PNP Draw
British Columbia has conducted another draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), inviting entrepreneur candidates for provincial nomination. The draw took place on December 16, 2025, and targeted applicants under two Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams: the EI Base Stream and the EI Regional Stream. As seen in previous draws this year, most […]
IEC Launches 2026 Season With Opening of Work Permit Pools
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has officially reopened its candidate pools, giving eligible foreign youth the opportunity to apply for Canadian work permits for the 2026 season. Through IEC, young citizens from 36 participating countries can live and work in Canada for up to two years. Eligible applicants must generally be between 18 and […]
Start-up Visa Program Ends as Canada Plans New Entrepreneur Route to PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major shift in its business immigration strategy as it prepares to introduce a new pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs. In an update released on December 19, IRCC confirmed that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit linked to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) […]
Ontario PNP Hits Its Nomination Allocation Limit
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially exhausted its full nomination quota for 2025, according to a program update released on December 17. Ontario confirmed that it issued a total of 10,750 provincial nominations throughout 2025, fully utilizing the allocation granted by the federal government. What This Means for OINP Applicants Although Ontario has […]
Express Entry pool sees relief as more than 4,000 high-CRS profiles leave
Competition in Canada’s Express Entry pool has begun to ease following a series of large and consistent draws over the past month. Recent data shows a notable decline in the number of high-scoring candidates, reducing overall pressure at the top of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scale. Over the last month, the number of candidates […]
Express Entry Backlog Expands as IRCC Pending Applications Exceed One Million
Canada’s immigration backlog has crossed the one-million mark, with delays in Express Entry applications increasing sharply in October. According to the latest data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on December 16, the proportion of backlogged Express Entry files rose by 29% compared to the previous month. At the same time, IRCC reported […]
Lowest CRS Cut-Off Seen in Latest Canadian Experience Class Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing a large number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this latest round, IRCC issued 5,000 ITAs to CEC candidates. To be eligible, candidates were required to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515 […]