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Is a job offer still important for getting Canadian permanent residency?

1 week ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Despite recent changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, having a job offer is still valuable for anyone who wants to become a permanent resident. On March 25, 2025, the government of Canada announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive an additional 50 or 200 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having qualifying arranged employment.
Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws

1 week ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsNew Brunswick also held multiple provincial draws, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. Details on each province’s invitations can be found below.
First set of occupations unveiled for new permanent residence pathways

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

The city of Timmins has published its list of priority occupations and sectors for two new pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Timmins is a community located in Northern Ontario. It is one of the few communities that is participating in both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian ImmigrationIt is also the first community to reveal its priority occupations and sectors for both pathways.
Provinces are changing how they select nominees for Canadian permanent residency - what you need to know

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Over the past few months, several provinces have transitioned to new systems for selecting nominees for permanent residence (PR). Prior to these changes, many provincial nominee programs (PNPs) had streams—typically requiring job offers—for which eligible foreign nationals could apply directly to the PNP, and if successful, would receive a provincial nomination.
How to get certified to teach in Canada

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Thinking about a career as a teacher in Canada? If so, there are specific requirements you need to meet before you land your dream job. Teaching in Canada is a regulated profession. That means that you must get certified in order to teach professionally. Like most regulated professions in Canada, teaching is regulated at the provincial or territorial level, so you’ll need to meet different requirements to teach legally depending on which province or territory you will be teaching in.
Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4

2 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for CMAs with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher.
Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category?

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists can now qualify for category-based draws, giving these professionals a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major changes to Express Entry categories.
Manitoba holds provincial draw, Northwest Territories Nominee Program meets intake cap

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Manitoba has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two streams. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has provided updates on its application intake for 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsManitoba (February 21 to 28)The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held draws under two streams on March 21. The first draw was under the , for those who have completed post-secondary study in Manitoba.
Canadian universities achieve top worldwide rankings for several subjects

3 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

Several Canadian universities have been ranked among the top 100 globally for certain subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published these rankings in its 15th edition of world university ranking by subject. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points!The ranking looks at 55 subjects in total to make it easier for students to find top universities based on their field of study and professional aspirations. These 55 subjects are grouped under five broad areas:Engineering and technology.
Does Canada have a “gold card”? Here’s a look at all the investor visa options available

4 weeks ago | cicnews.com | Janice Rodrigues

United States president Donald Trump recently announced plans to introduce a 5 million USD “Gold Card” visa. This raises the question: does Canada have a similar “gold card” option? The short answer is “no”— you can’t buy Canadian permanent residency (PR), and most Canadian economic PR programs are geared toward skilled workers rather than entrepreneurs. But Canada does offer several entrepreneur immigration programs that provide pathways to permanent residence.