Chris GribbleJune 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
After a quiet April, Express Entry draws have seen an uptick of activity over the month of May. In May, there were 2,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across four…
Manitoba invites more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination
This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)…
IRCC reports continued reduction in immigration application backlog
The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months. As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of…
Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence
Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural…