RCIP Canada Immigration Update: Rural Program Hits Capacity

Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) Sees Surge in Demand: What You Need to Know Canada’s newest pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers in rural areas—the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—is already proving to be a hot ticket. With employers and foreign workers showing overwhelming interest, several participating communities have been forced to pause … Read more

Healthcare & Social Services Top Express Entry 2025 Draw

Express Entry 2025: Healthcare and Social Services Workers See Boost in Permanent Residency Opportunities There’s exciting news for professionals in healthcare and social services who dream of making Canada their new home. In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially labelled healthcare and social services as a priority category under Express Entry. That … Read more

Express Entry Update: Medical Exams Required Before PR Submission

Express Entry PR Applicants Will Need Upfront Medical Exams Starting August 2025 Starting August 21, 2025, all Express Entry permanent residence applicants must complete a medical exam before submitting their application This change applies only to Express Entry—other pathways remain unaffected Applications submitted before the deadline are not subject to the new rule Medical admissibility … Read more

Manitoba MPNP Draw August 2025: 37 Skilled Workers Invited

Manitoba MPNP Draw: August 7 Invitations Focus on Strategic Recruitment and Skilled Workers On August 7, 2025, Manitoba held another targeted draw through its Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination. This latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, labelled as #251, focused on candidates who were part of … Read more

Canada Increases Settlement Funds for RCIP & FCIP Applicants

Canada Raises Settlement Funds for RCIP and FCIP: What Immigrants Need to Know If you’re thinking about moving to Canada through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) or the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), there’s an important update you’ll want to know about. Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased … Read more

Canada Express Entry August 2025: Rising CRS Score Trends

Express Entry Update August 2025: More Competition for High CRS Scores CRS scores between 501–600 have seen a significant surge in competition Overall Express Entry pool dropped slightly, but high-scoring profiles increased July 2025 featured major draws for healthcare, PNP, and Canadian Experience Class 7,558 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in July—more than previous … Read more

Expression of Interest Draw #252 | Manitoba Immigration MPNP Draw

Latest MPNP Draw: Opportunities for Skilled Workers The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw is a critical opportunity for skilled workers to secure a pathway to permanent residency in Canada. This program is designed to attract individuals who can contribute to Manitoba’s economy. The recent draw highlights strategic recruitment initiatives to meet provincial labor market … Read more