Claresholm RCIP 2025: New Jobs & PR Pathway Now Open

Claresholm Reveals RCIP Designated Employers for 2025: Who’s Hiring and How to Apply If you’re dreaming of settling in a welcoming Canadian town and gaining permanent residence through work, Claresholm, Alberta might be your next big opportunity. This charming rural community, located just south of Calgary, is part of Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) … Read more

May 2025 Express Entry Draws: Big Leap in ITAs & New Categories

Express Entry Update: May 2025 Sees Surge in Invitations and New Draw Categories May 2025 saw 2,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across four Express Entry draws IRCC reintroduced the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw after a three-month pause First-ever draws for Education and Healthcare/Social Services occupations were held May’s ITAs more than doubled from … Read more

Canada Immigration Backlog Shrinks Again – April 2025 PNP Update

IRCC Immigration Backlog Drops Again: April 2025 Update Shows Steady Progress Key Highlights IRCC’s backlog fell to 760,200 applications as of April 30, 2025 — the lowest in six months Application backlog has remained under 1 million for five consecutive months Permanent resident backlog includes 391,000 applications, with 56% processed within service standards Temporary resident … Read more

Steinbach RCIP: Canadian Immigration Pathway Now Open

Steinbach Releases Designated Employers List for Rural Community Immigration Pilot Steinbach, Manitoba, has unveiled its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The program supports skilled foreign workers in securing a pathway to permanent residence in rural communities. Applicants must receive a job offer from a designated employer and meet specific … Read more

Yukon PNP 2025: PR Nomination Slots & EOI Updates Explained

Yukon Announces 2025 PR Nomination Breakdown: What Immigrants and Employers Need to Know The Yukon territory has officially unveiled how it plans to allocate its limited number of permanent residency (PR) nominations for 2025—offering clarity for foreign workers, local employers, and newcomers hoping to build a life in Canada’s beautiful North. Following a significant cut … Read more

IRCC Processing Time Trends: PNP & Express Entry Updates 2024

How IRCC Processing Times Have Changed Over the Past Year IRCC updates processing times regularly to reflect current application inventory and timelines. Express Entry and PNP streams have seen mixed results—some timelines remain steady, while others have nearly doubled. Spousal sponsorship and Atlantic Immigration Program applications have experienced significant increases in wait times. Visitor and … Read more