Immigration Updates Team
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 445 ITAs in first 2026 draw Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its first immigration selection round of 2026, inviting hundreds of candidates to apply for provincial nomination and permanent residence pathways. The draw took place on March 6 and targeted individuals in both provincial and Atlantic immigration streams. The province issued … Read more
How Katy Perry Could Qualify for Canadian Permanent Residency American singer Katy Perry would be required to secure permanent resident status to live in Canada, under the same regulations that apply to all foreign nationals. Citizenship by descent would only apply if she had a Canadian parent, which available records indicate she does not. Canada … Read more
IRCC to Reinstate Job Offer Points in Express Entry Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers within the Express Entry system. The measure forms part of a wider set of policy updates outlined in the department’s most recent planning document. The proposed change … Read more
IRCC conducts new Express Entry draw for PNP candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out another round of invitations through the federal Express Entry system, targeting applicants nominated under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The department distributed 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score … Read more
St-Pierre-Jolys updates 2026 priority jobs under FCIP The village of St-Pierre-Jolys, located about 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has released its updated list of priority sectors and occupations for 2026 under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The community has added one new sector and ten new occupations to its list while removing ten that … Read more
British Columbia issues new entrepreneur invitations The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new Entrepreneur Immigration draw on March 10, 2026, inviting business candidates through both its Base and Regional streams. The round marked the province’s fifth entrepreneur-focused draw of the year. The selection targeted experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand … Read more
Manitoba invites 46 skilled workers in March 2026 draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on March 12, 2026, issuing 46 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled worker candidates. The invitations were extended under the province’s Skilled Worker Stream as part of ongoing efforts to … Read more
Canada to Let Rural Employers Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers The federal government has announced that rural employers across Canada will soon have expanded access to temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The measure, revealed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on March 13, aims to ease persistent labour shortages … Read more
Canada introduces temporary work permit extension for Quebec The federal government has introduced a temporary measure to allow certain foreign workers in Quebec to continue their employment while their permanent residence applications are being reviewed. Announced on March 13 by Joël Lightbound on behalf of Immigration Minister Lena Diab, the initiative provides access to an … Read more
Canada issues 250 ITAs in new senior managers draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 5, marking the first selection round focused on senior managers with Canadian work experience. The department issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more