On July 8, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its latest draw, inviting 16 candidates through the Entrepreneur Immigration stream. This round targeted both the Base and Regional categories, with minimum scores of 121 and 115, respectively. The Entrepreneur Immigration stream under BC PNP is designed for business-minded individuals looking to...
On June 24, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fourth immigration draw of the year, issuing 320 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This round included 257 invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 63 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). These numbers reflect a growing effort to...
For the eighth year in a row, Montréal has outpaced every other city in the Americas in hosting international conferences. According to the Union of International Associations (UIA), the city welcomed 103 major events in 2024 far ahead of Washington, DC’s 71. This winning streak is more than just impressive stats. It highlights the city’s...
In a welcome move for international students, Canada has restored PGWP eligibility for key fields of study that were briefly removed from the approved list. This update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) comes just days after a controversial removal of certain programs sparked confusion and concern across the student community. The reinstatement ensures...
As of July 4, 2025, the Government of Manitoba has paused new applications under its Employer Services stream. This move directly impacts businesses and international applicants relying on employer support through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The pause will remain in effect until August 5, 2025. If you’re wondering how this affects you or...
Canada’s Express Entry system has made headlines again. On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This CEC Express Entry draw saw a record-low CRS cut-off score of just 518, creating new opportunities for thousands already working in Canada....
Are you waiting for your chance to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry? The Canada Express Entry Draw #354 just brought new hope and some clear trends for candidates. Canada’s immigration department, IRCC, continues to open doors for skilled professionals and families through the Express Entry system. On July 7, 2025, a...
Canada has introduced the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), a new pathway tailored for French-speaking students seeking to study in designated learning institutions (DLIs) outside Quebec. This pilot aims to attract international students from Francophone countries by easing their access to study permits and supporting their long-term settlement goals. Through the FMCSP, students and...
Canada has quietly forgiven over 17,500 criminal convictions for foreign nationals in the past 11 years, a move that has sparked fresh debate over transparency, public safety, immigration policy under Canada’s Immigration system. The federal government’s ability to rehabilitate foreign applicants through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removes a significant barrier to entering Canada—but...
