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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 […]

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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) […]

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Alberta records second-highest draw of the year with 1,100+ invitations

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination last week through two separate draws. Candidates were invited based on their AAIP ranking scores, ties to the province and, in some cases, professional backgrounds in priority healthcare occupations. Draw results – November 10 to 14 The two draws targeted […]

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Immigration Rules in Canada Set for Major Shift for International Students and Temporary Workers

Canada is preparing to introduce a series of major immigration reforms that will directly affect both international students and temporary foreign workers. These changes stem from the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Budget 2025, both of which offer a clearer picture of how Canada plans to reshape its immigration system over the next few years. […]

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Over 1,100 Candidates Receive Invitations in Four Alberta Immigration Draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted four new provincial draws during the final two weeks of October, extending invitations to more than 1,100 candidates across multiple immigration streams and pathways. Summary of Draws (October 23–29) Date Stream / Pathway / Initiative Minimum Score Invitations Issued October 29 Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law […]

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Five New Alberta Immigration Draws Open Opportunities Across Multiple Industries

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held five Immigration Draws between October 8,2025 to October 21, 2025. During these five draws a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.  Highlights of draws (October 8 to 21): Alberta recently published the highlights of the five draws that took place between October […]

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Canada Seeks to Attract Tech Workers Affected by U.S. H-1B Fee Hike

On September 19, 2025, the US President Donald Trump announced a proclamation hiking the fees of the new US H1B Visas to $100,000. H1B visa was majorly given out to talented high tech workers. These tech workers were considered to be the “secret weapon” of America by renowned American physicist Michio Kaku. Hence, it is […]

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September Immigration Selections: Alberta Invites More Than 1,300 Candidates

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through seven draws held between September 2 and September 10. These invitations targeted candidates who already have Alberta job offers and are well-positioned to support the province’s labor market needs in sectors facing acute shortages. Highlights from September draws Alberta has already […]

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program Set for Changes, Carney Announces

Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the government is thinking of making severe changes into the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). During a 10th September address to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton, Carney emphasized that the TFWP “must have a focused approach that targets specific, strategic sectors and needs in specific regions,” and that the […]

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Ontario Issues New Invitations to Candidates with Employer Job Offers 

On 3 September Ontario released 1,893 invitations again. Ontario has sent  1,134 invitations which candidate scores range 63 and above in Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream they also have sent 759 invitations those candidates have scored 42 and above in Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. This invitation has been given only to those […]

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