IRCC changes rules for maintained status
Chris GribbleCanada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident…
Claresholm announces RCIP designated employers and reveals who’s hiring now
Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a…
June 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…