Immigration Updates Team
LMIA processing times rise across most TFWP streams Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has reported longer processing times for most Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The data, current to February 2026, show delays across nearly all categories despite a planned reduction in temporary foreign worker admissions … Read more
Common Errors in Express Entry Applications Incorrect or incomplete information in Canada’s Express Entry system can lead to application rejection or findings of misrepresentation. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that all data submitted through Express Entry profiles and permanent residence applications remain accurate and verifiable. Recent reviews of application trends show recurring mistakes … Read more
New Brunswick invites 622 immigration candidates across four programs The Government of New Brunswick has conducted a new series of immigration draws, inviting 622 candidates through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draws took place between March 3 and March 6, 2026, targeting applicants across multiple occupational … Read more
Building Work Experience for Express Entry Eligibility Canada’s Express Entry system, updated in February 2026, now requires candidates to complete at least 12 months of work in an eligible occupation to qualify for category-based selection. The change doubles the previous requirement of six months, broadening the scope for applicants to demonstrate relevant experience. This adjustment … Read more
Alberta invites rural workers in final February AAIP draw Alberta has released details of its final immigration draw for February 2026, extending invitations to candidates with job offers in designated rural communities under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draw, updated on March 4, 2026, was conducted through the Rural Renewal Stream and followed … Read more
Moose Jaw updates 2026 RCIP priority sectors and jobs The City of Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan has released its updated list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. The update adds one new sector and seven new occupations, reflecting changes in the local labour market. The RCIP is … Read more
Documents Required for Canada’s TR to PR Pathway Foreign nationals working or studying in Canada are preparing documentation for the federal government’s new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway. The program, which launched earlier this year, has yet to release formal eligibility details or application instructions. According to recent statements from the … Read more
Canada launches one-time permanent residence program Canada’s federal government has introduced a limited-time immigration measure that will grant permanent residence to 33,000 temporary foreign workers across the country. The initiative, confirmed by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, was quietly launched earlier this month, according to a Toronto Star report published on March 6, 2026. The … Read more
Express Entry scores continue to fall as draw volumes rise Canada’s Express Entry pool is showing a marked decline in top-ranked profiles, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released in early March 2026. The trend follows a series of large invitation rounds that have lowered the overall competition among candidates. The latest … Read more
Claresholm updates 2026 RCIP priority sectors and jobs The town of Claresholm, Alberta has released its revised list of priority sectors, occupations, and designated employers for the 2026 intake of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The update introduces one additional sector and eight new occupations for foreign workers pursuing permanent residence. The RCIP allows … Read more