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For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway. As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and the most recent CRS cut-offs for CEC draws in 2025 have ranged between 521 and 542. If you don’t have […] The post How to get Canadian permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) conducted a new draw in April. Previously, New Brunswick had conducted its PNP draw in March 2025. NBPNP frequently searches IRCC’s Express Entry pool for candidates who meet the criteria of its streams.New Brunswick Latest PNP Draw- ResultsFirst NBPNP Draw of AprilThe New Brunswick Latest PNP draw was held on 7 and 8 April 2025. It saw 432 invitations being issued under streams namely NB Skilled Worker - NB Experience and NB Skilled Worker - NB Graduates. This draw was limited to candidates with work permits expiring in 2025 only, apart from occupations in Healthcare, Education and Social and Community Services, and Construction Trades. Date of Draw April 07 – April 08 2025 Cut-off date and time April 06, 2025 [11:59:00 pm (AST)] Streams NB Skilled Worker Stream - New Brunswick ExperienceNB Skilled Worker Stream -... Read more

On This Page You Will Find: The new right of citizenship fee amount What to do if you already paid the old fee How to pay the fee difference Rules for mailed and online applications Frequently asked questions Canada Raises Right of Citizenship Fee On March 31, 2025, the Canadian government increased the right of citizenship fee for adult applicants from $100.00 to $119.75. This fee is required to obtain Canadian citizenship and is separate from the processing fee. This increase applies to all adult applicants aged 18 and older. Children under 18 are not required to pay the right of citizenship fee. Background: How Canadian Citizenship Works To become a Canadian citizen, you must meet certain criteria: Be a permanent resident of Canada Have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the last five years Have filed income taxes, if required Pass a... Read more

The city of Timmins has published its list of priority occupations and sectors for two new pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Timmins is a community located in Northern Ontario. It is one of the few communities that is participating in both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Discover […] The post First set of occupations unveiled for new permanent residence pathways first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Over the past few months, several provinces have transitioned to new systems for selecting nominees for permanent residence (PR). Prior to these changes, many provincial nominee programs (PNPs) had streams—typically requiring job offers—for which eligible foreign nationals could apply directly to the PNP, and if successful, would receive a provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for […] The post Provinces are changing how they select nominees for Canadian permanent residency – what you need to know first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

On March 31, 2025, the Government of Canada made a significant update to the fees associated with applying for Canadian citizenship. This change affects permanent residents seeking to become citizens, with the right of citizenship fee increasing from $100 to $119.75.The new fees will apply to applications submitted on or after April 1, 2025. The total cost of applying for Canadian citizenship has now risen slightly for most applicants. The new fee structure consists of two main components: a processing fee and a right of citizenship fee.For adults (18 years or older), the total application cost is now $649.75, an increase from the previous total of $630. This adjustment is part of a regular update to ensure the sustainability of Canada immigration services and other related policies.Breaking Down the New FeesApplicants who submitted their online applications before the midnight deadline on March 31, 2025, and paid the previous right of... Read more

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At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased. Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75. Those who have submitted a complete Canadian citizenship application online before midnight on March 31, and […] The post Federal government raises Canadian citizenship fees first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Gaining work experience, especially in Canada, can significantly boost your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score under the Express Entry system, even if you do not have a job offer. It provides an opportunity to gain valuable CRS points that can make your application more competitive.The Canadian government values work experience as a key factor in assessing an applicant’s ability. Whether it is Canadian or foreign work experience, having a strong professional background can enhance your profile and make you a more attractive candidate for immigration.How Komal Patel Boosted CRS Score with Work Experience?Komal Patel is a 25-year-old Indian national who came to Canada on a Study Permit to complete her Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. After graduating, Komal successfully secured a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and began working as a Software Engineer at a well-established Canadian tech firm located in Vancouver.Her job is in a... Read more

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On This Page You Will Find: Why Sandy White supports high immigration levels How immigration can help Canada outcompete the U.S. What “better immigration” means Ways to fix Canada’s immigration system Frequently asked questions Canada must not retreat from immigration – it must reinvent it. That is the central message of a recent Montreal Gazette opinion piece by Sandy White, a former senior adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. As the 2025 federal election approaches, White is urging leaders to shift the conversation from reducing immigration to managing it better. White argues that immigration has long been “the lifeblood of our prosperity.” But after years of poorly executed policies and strained public services, trust in the system is weakening. A recent poll he cites shows that 58 per cent of Canadians now believe immigration levels are too high. Rather than cutting back, White says Canada should rise... Read more

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In some cases, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system can gain foreign and in-Canada work experience at the same time, giving them additional CRS points and increasing their chances of gaining PR. Pursuing this method can allow some candidates to increase their Comprehensive Ranking System score by more than 60 points […] The post How to get double the CRS points for work experience first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has conducted a new draw. This is the first round of invitations conducted by the province in April. Manitoba regularly conducts its draw through the EOI system and invites people to apply for PR applications.If you have been invited to the latest Manitoba PNP draw, you will have 60 days to complete your application for Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) and the documents.Manitoba Latest PNP Draw - ResultsThe Manitoba Latest PNP Draw was held on 3 April, 2025 and 4 candidates from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream were invited to apply for Canada Permanent Residency.Skilled Worker OverseasProfiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 4Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 721Of the 4 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 0 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express... Read more

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