On April 23, 2025, IRCC announced sweeping regulatory changes affecting Canada study permits, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs), and international students at the post-secondary level. These updates bring in stricter compliance measures, clearer application requirements, and consequences for both students and schools failing to meet the new conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about the...
Canada’s Express Entry system continues to evolve — and for skilled professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the rules just changed. In February 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major updates to the STEM category in Express Entry, removing 19 occupations and adding six new ones. For many professionals, this reshuffle has...
Manitoba PNP Draw #243 was held on April 17, 2025, for Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) applicants. A total of 27 candidates received Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), all selected through the strategic recruitment initiative. This draw is particularly notable because the minimum required score dropped to 621—a sharp decline of 100 points from the...
The Saskatchewan housing market is experiencing one of its most impressive growth periods in recent memory. Recent data from Statistics Canada reveals a remarkable rise in new housing starts across the province — and it’s quickly becoming the talk of the country. From January to March 2025, urban housing starts in Saskatchewan jumped by a...
In a world where students have more choices than ever, one destination continues to top the list — Canada. According to the latest Spring 2025 ApplyBoard Student Pulse Survey, Canada remains the number one pick for international students looking to build their future abroad. This isn’t just about beautiful campuses and maple leaves. The country’s...
The Prince Edward Island PNP draw held on April 17, 2025, invited 168 candidates from the Labour and Express Entry streams to apply for permanent residency in Canada. This marks the fourth PEI PNP draw of 2025, highlighting the province’s proactive efforts to attract skilled professionals and international graduates who can contribute to its economy...
British Columbia is making bold moves to protect its labour market and economy in 2025. With the federal government slashing its immigration nomination quota by half, the British Columbia PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) is zeroing in on healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals who can deliver real, immediate value to the province. If you’ve been...
If you’re a healthcare worker dreaming of a future in Canada, Alberta just opened a door you’ll want to walk through. In a strong push to fill urgent healthcare roles, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in early April 2025 to professionals in healthcare occupations. Between April 1 and...
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is undergoing a strategic shift in 2025, focusing more on healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers who bring high economic value to the province. With only 4,000 nomination spots available this year—down 50% from previous allocations—the province is making calculated decisions to meet its most critical labour and...
