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Manitoba invites skilled foreign workers in PNP draw

1 week ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has held a draw inviting foreign nationals for provincial immigration. On June 12, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 36 candidates Letters of Advice to Apply for provincial immigration through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsOf these 36 candidates, five letters were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Ontario issues invitations to provincial immigration candidates under job offer streams

1 week ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

After a pause spanning four months, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has begun issuing invitations to candidates once again. On June 6, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw for candidates in Greater Sudbury. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsDuring this draw, invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for different OINP Employer Job Offer streams.
Travelling to Canada this summer? What you need to know about inadmissibility

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Summer is a peak time for travelling to Canada Canada – and if you are thinking about a visit, it’s important to be aware of the country’s admissibility rules. If you're not a Canadian citizen and want to seek entry for an event or to visit family, you could be denied entry if officials find you inadmissible on the basis of criminality.
West Kootenay announces priority sectors and occupations for rural pathway to permanent residence

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

West Kootenay in British Columbia has revealed its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Assess your eligibility for the RCIPThe RCIP is an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence (PR) for foreign nationals in participating rural communities.
Sudbury unveils priority sectors and occupations for new permanent residence pathways

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Sudbury has just announced its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Under these pilot programs, designated employers in the priority sectors will be able to support their foreign workers in eligible occupations to apply for permanent residence (PR).
Peace Liard in British Columbia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

The Peace Liard region, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is the latest to announce its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The Peace Liard RCIP region includes (but isn’t limited to) the following BC communities:Fort St. John;Dawson Creek;Chetwynd;Tumbler Ridge;Taylor;Pouce Coupe;Hudson’s Hope; andFort Nelson. The region also includes rural areas within the Peace River Regional District and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.
The easiest occupations to break into to qualify for category-based draws under Express Entry

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

For some foreign nationals, changing careers may be their best shot at receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. If you don’t have a provincial nomination, don’t speak good French, and don’t have a high enough Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to be invited under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), you could consider building the work experience necessary to qualify for Express Entry’s occupation category-based draws.
Ontario issues thousands of invitations to apply for provincial nomination

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

After a pause of over four months, Ontario resumed its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on June 3. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a total of 10 draws, issuing 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsThe invitations were issued under the following OINP Employer Job Offer streams: the Foreign Worker stream, the International Student stream, and the In-Demand Skills stream.
Saskatchewan returning some applications for provincial nomination

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is returning applications from candidates employed in the transportation, retail, and accommodation and food service sectors. Among the changes made to the SINP in March 2025 was the introduction of a 25% nomination cap for candidates employed in these sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsThe province has reached this 25% cap.
Pictou County in Nova Scotia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes Pictou Landing First Nation, the Municipality of Pictou County, and the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville.