In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and to have […] The post Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates first appeared on CIC News ..read more

The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted temporary measures in response to wild fires, and established new streams and a new expression of interest system. Assess your eligibility for Alberta’s enhanced PNP […] The post AAIP 2024 year in review: Alberta exceeds nomination target, prioritizes foreign workers for PR first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Are you new to Canada and have family living abroad? Perhaps you need to send money home from time to time? Whether you are supporting loved ones or managing your ongoing financial commitments, TD Global TransferTM may offer you a helpful solution to send money overseas.[1] Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package […] The post How Newcomers Can Send Money Abroad with TD Global Transfer™ first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Those considering applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now access a list of regions where LMIAs will not be processed. On August 26, 2024, the federal government announced that it would no longer process LMIAs under the low-wage stream of the TFWP […] The post These are the regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of January 2025 first appeared on CIC News ..read more

The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would only be eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs) if their spouse worked in […] The post These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit first appeared on CIC News ..read more

The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 505,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the […] The post Canada announces study permit cap for 2025 first appeared on CIC News ..read more

If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by immigration scams from fraudulent consultants and representatives. The rate of incidence is high enough […] The post How to check if your immigration representative is authorized first appeared on CIC News ..read more

The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry. Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for PR. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Note: To apply for PR through Express […] The post What is Express Entry’s tie-breaking rule and how does it work? first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP), which had planned to accept 100 applications for provincial […] The post PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and other non-European countries. Share your opinion with Angus Reid and get rewarded Previously, Canadian […] The post Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK first appeared on CIC News ..read more