Canada extends PR pilot for French-speaking students The federal government has confirmed that the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot will remain in place until August 2027, extending a pathway that connects post-secondary studies with permanent residence. The announcement was made on July 6 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, extending a program that had previously been scheduled to … Read more
New Brunswick extends graduate PR pilot to 2027 New Brunswick confirmed on July 3, 2026, that its Private Career College Graduate Pilot will remain open until December 31, 2027, extending a pathway to permanent residence for certain international student graduates. The extension applies to eligible graduates from Oulton College and Eastern College, particularly those completing … Read more
IRCC issues 534 Express Entry ITAs in PNP draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry round of invitations, issuing 534 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 708 and targeted candidates who had … Read more
Manitoba issues 77 invitations in July 2 MPNP draw On July 2, Manitoba conducted a new selection round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 77 invitations to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had received direct invitations from the province through strategic recruitment initiatives, reflecting Manitoba’s continued use … Read more
Alberta issues 1,037 invitations across six AAIP draws in June Alberta invited 1,037 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through six selection rounds held between June 17 and June 29, 2026, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations targeted workers in several priority sectors, including healthcare, aviation, technology, and tourism, reflecting current labour … Read more
Express Entry deadline pressure highlights police certificate delays Applicants invited through Canada’s Express Entry system are given a strict 60-day window to submit a complete permanent residence application after receiving an invitation to apply (ITA). This requirement remains a key procedural rule under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Recent reporting continues to highlight delays … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing timelines on July 2, showing shorter wait periods for certain temporary residence applications, particularly work permits filed within Canada. The latest figures indicate a 15-day reduction for in-Canada work permit applications, bringing the processing estimate to 129 days. Changes … Read more
Saskatchewan uses over half of 2026 SINP quota Saskatchewan has allocated 2,628 provincial immigration nominations so far in 2026, accounting for approximately 55% of its total annual quota. The figures, updated to June 30, reflect the province’s latest use of its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allocation. The province has been assigned 4,761 nomination spaces … Read more
Canada expands airport transit process at 3 hubs On June 26, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a new process allowing certain international transit passengers to bypass traditional border screening at three major airports. The change applies to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1), Vancouver International Airport, and Montréal Pierre Elliott-Trudeau International Airport, … Read more
IEC Program Allows Repeat Work Permits for 28 Countries Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) program permits eligible young adults from 28 partner countries to obtain work permits more than once, with each participation typically lasting between 12 and 24 months. The policy provides temporary work opportunities primarily for individuals aged 18 to 35, depending on … Read more