express entry

Canada removing barriers to permanent residence for physicians IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs.

As Canada continues to experience a nation-wide shortage of qualified physicians, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes that will exempt physicians already in Canada as temporary residents from some of the current requirements involved in obtaining permanent resident status through Express Entry programs.

By Edana Robitaille

How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa Canada plans to welcome over 450,000 newcomers by 2024.

Canada’s high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability make it a popular destination for South Africans seeking a new home abroad. Canada is always on the lookout for global talent to make up for a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely due to Canada’s aging population and […]

By Edana Robitaille

Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan hold draws for provincial immigration Four provinces invite candidates in the most recent round of PNP draws.

Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia to pause PNP draws for a month The BC PNP will temporarily cease draws until the new NOC system is in place in November.

British Columbia will be pausing draws in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) between October 12 and November 16, 2022. While this would not be unusual for some provinces, British Columbia typically holds PNP draws every week.  

By Edana Robitaille

Canada invites 3,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw CRS score slightly lower than last draw, at 504

Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2022. This was the seventh all-program draw since they resumed on July 6.

By Edana Robitaille

How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia Canada has pathways to permanent residents for Georgians.

If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs.

By Shelby Thevenot

What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program.

The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years.

By Julia Hornstein

Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia invite immigration candidates through provincial programs Quebec has invited its largest number of candidates yet for 2022

Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million IRCC's inventory has decreased for the first time since July 2021.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory.

By Shelby Thevenot