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This past week, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both its Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified candidates seeking to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility […] The post British Columbia PNP invites entrepreneurs under two streams in latest provincial draw first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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On March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results Manitoba issued a total of […] The post Manitoba PNP invites more skilled workers in fifth provincial draw of the year first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

French-speaking foreign nationals eyeing a pathway to Canadian permanent residence now have a clearer roadmap for 2026.The city of Kelowna, situated in British Columbia PNP scenic Okanagan Valley, has officially released its updated priority sectors and occupations under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The revised list includes notable additions, including one entirely new priority sector and eight newly added in-demand occupations.For eligible French-speaking candidates, this update significantly broadens the scope of opportunities available to secure a job offer and ultimately pursue permanent residence in Canada through this targeted pilot program.Book a Free ConsultationKelowna's 2026 Priority Sectors Under the FCIPKelowna now prioritizes six sectors in total for 2026, all currently listed as open by the British Columbia Economic Development Corporation (SDECB), which oversees recommendations and employer designations. The six sectors are listed below:Selected Priority Sectors:Sales and Service OccupationsTrades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related OccupationsOccupations in Education, Law, Social, Community... Read more

Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government. According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to help them meet their labour market needs […] The post Canada expands access to work permits in rural areas first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will be eligible for an expedited employer-specific work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Learn […] The post Some workers in Quebec are now eligible for a 12-month work permit extension first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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On March 5, Canada held its first Express Entry draw under the senior managers with Canadian work experience category, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429. This article will provide fictional examples of candidates who could have been invited. See your eligibility for all Express Entry […] The post These are the types of senior managers who might have received ITAs in Canada’s new Express Entry category first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that approximately 27% of applications of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January to October) were refused due to incompleteness. Of the 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications (within Canada) reviewed by IRCC during this time frame, a total of 32,994 applications were accepted […] The post Why over 25% of spousal sponsorship applications don’t get processed first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The province of Manitoba continues to invite skilled candidates through its provincial immigration program to support labour market needs and strengthen the local economy. In the latest draw held on March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invited 46 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination, bringing them one step closer to obtaining Canadian permanent residence.This draw follows earlier invitation rounds conducted earlier in the year. In January 2026, the province issued 102 invitations to skilled candidates, and another 101 were issued in February 2026. With the latest round of invitations, the total number of candidates invited so far this year has reached 249. Book a Free Consultation Manitoba PNP Latest Draw Result 2026The latest Manitoba PNP draw was held on March 12, 2026, under the Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 46 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for Permanent Residence.Draw date: March 12, 2026Type of Stream: Skilled Worker StreamNumber... Read more

The Senate has passed a bill containing the greatest reforms Canada’s immigration system has seen in decades, including the ability for the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident visas. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures […] The post BREAKING: Greatest immigration reforms in decades pass key milestone toward law first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Understanding the RESP: A Helpful Savings Tool for Your Child’s Future Education Planning for a child’s post-secondary education may feel like a big step—especially when you’re new to Canada and learning the financial system. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a helpful way to start saving early for university, college, trade school, or other […] The post A Newcomer’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Understanding the RESP: A Helpful Savings Tool for Your Child’s Future Education Planning for a child’s post-secondary education may feel like a big step—especially when you’re new to Canada and learning the financial system. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a helpful way to start saving early for university, college, trade school, or other […] The post A Newcomer’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Most applicants for Canadian citizenship will have to complete a self-administered online citizenship test (with up to three attempts permitted), as new instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate this format is now the default. This information is part of the latest instructions for officers published on the immigration department’s website on March […] The post Canada clarifies citizenship test rules first appeared on CIC News.... Read more