Canada’s Express Entry system has just gone through a major shift — and if you’re one of the thousands of candidates waiting for an invitation, this change could directly affect your chances. As of March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removed points awarded for arranged employment in the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System...
The province of Saskatchewan is turning heads with a fresh and bold campaign aimed squarely at U.S.-trained doctors. With growing demand in its healthcare system and the political uncertainty brewing south of the border, Saskatchewan is offering a calm, stable, and rewarding alternative for American physicians ready to make a change. From digital ads to...
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a major investigation into unauthorized employment and worker mistreatment in Winnipeg. On April 2, 2025, Gurwinder Singh Ahluwalia pleaded guilty to violating Section 124 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). He was sentenced...
The Ontario government has rolled out an $11 billion economic support package aimed at keeping businesses afloat and workers employed amid growing global uncertainty. While this is great news for local businesses, it’s also an important signal to foreign workers and employers relying on low-wage LMIA processing. With U.S. tariffs creating ripples in the economy...
For thousands of home support and child-care workers across Canada, the federal Home Care Worker Pilot was supposed to offer a life-changing opportunity — permanent residency. But just hours after the application portal opened on Monday, that dream vanished. With more than 45,000 applicants scrambling for just 2,750 spots, the system buckled under pressure. Technical...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has introduced important updates that could impact prospective immigrants. Effective April 1, 2025, the program now accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test for all immigration streams. This change provides applicants with greater flexibility in meeting language proficiency requirements. Additionally, the AAIP has revised its worker stream...
Starting April 1, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has implemented the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, bringing new licensing requirements for recruiters assisting foreign workers. This change aims to safeguard workers from exploitation while ensuring ethical recruitment practices. Recruiters looking to operate in PEI must now obtain a recruiter license through the official online portal....
The Home Care Worker Immigration: Child Care Pilot has officially reached its application limit for 2025. Launched to provide a pathway to permanent residency for qualified caregivers, the program hit its cap on March 31, 2025—the same day it opened for new submissions. This development means applicants will now have to wait until next year...
Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) program is evolving to better support entrepreneurs. As of October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow eligible SUV applicants to obtain open work permits while their permanent residence applications are being processed. This change removes the previous requirement for employer-specific work permits, providing greater flexibility for entrepreneurs...
