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Why Calgary is a premier destination for international students coming to Canada Calgary is the most populated city in Canada’s province of Alberta, where more than 32,600 international students chose to pursue their education in 2021.

Calgary, the world’s third most livable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index 2022, is among the top destinations for international students looking to pursue education and immigration in Canada.

By SAIT

Alberta adds family relatives to eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry program Candidates who have immediate family relatives in Alberta can now receive extra consideration under the Alberta Express Entry program.

On January 18th, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which functions as Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program, added having relatives in the province to their candidate selection criteria for the Alberta Express Entry stream (managed under the AAIP).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

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SAIT holds Canada’s first permanent residence ceremony for alumni On October 26, Calgary’s SAIT held a ceremony for school alumni to commemorate their receipt of permanent residence in Canada. Read on to find out more about this ceremony, SAIT as an institution, and the city of Calgary.

In a ceremony that is said to be the first of its kind in Canada, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) organized and hosted a permanent residency celebration for over 35 international student alumni on October 26, 2022.  

By SAIT

Canada is on track to welcome a record 431,000 immigrants Analysis: IRCC data suggest Canada could meet or exceed this year's expectations. Most immigrants to Canada so far have come from India. Ontario continues to be the top province for new immigrants.

As of August 22, Canada has welcomed about 300,000 new permanent residents.

By Shelby Thevenot

Four provinces calling on Canadian government for greater say over immigration Citing labour shortages across the country, the immigration ministers of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba want to select more immigrants.

Provincial immigration ministers from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba signed off on a letter urging Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to work with the provinces to improve Canada’s immigration system.

By Shelby Thevenot

Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates.

Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry.

By Edana Robitaille

Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers The province is looking to help employers meet their workforce needs.

Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers.

By Daniel Levy

Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18 Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s PNP immigration results for February 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in February.

By Alexandra Miekus