Canada removing barriers to PR for physicians

Express Entry: Canada issues thousands of invitations in second largest Healthcare draw of the year

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services occupation category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

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Canada has raised the funding required for immigration through rural pathways for permanent residency by more than 30%.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).   As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $2,544 more in settlement funds to immigrate through the RCIP or the FCIP. […]

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Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2025 Express Entry categories on February 27, 2025. The department introduced big changes to category-based draws, introducing a new category, and removing another. The new category announced in 2025 is Education. There are five occupations listed under this new category. Meanwhile, Transport is no longer listed under the […]

Immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

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Canada is home to over 300,000 people of Pakistani origin. If you are looking to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan, you have come to the right place. This page provides an overview of Canadian immigration options available to Pakistanis. Why immigrate from Pakistan to Canada? Canada is a destination of choice for Pakistani nationals because […]

Canada removing barriers to PR for physicians

Canada removing barriers to PR for physicians

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As Canada continues to experience a nation-wide shortage of qualified physicians, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes that will exempt physicians already in Canada as temporary residents from some of the current requirements involved in obtaining permanent resident status through Express Entry programs. Most notably, physicians who are already working in Canada often find themselves unable […]

Will the CRS score

Will the CRS score go down in 2024?

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2023 was a landmark year for Canadian immigration, filled with more new policies, measures, and changes than seen in many years previous. However, common themes remain, with one of the most enduring being the importance of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in the immigration journeys of Express Entry candidates. Last year’s Express Entry draws saw higher CRS scores than […]

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Statistics Canada: PNP candidates in Ontario, Alberta and BC have highest earnings

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According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, newcomers who arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may earn more if they settle in Canada’s three most populous provinces. The report found that there were “significant differences among provinces in the average earnings of provincial nominees” throughout Canada. As of 2020, the highest annual earnings […]

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

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As Canada’s immigration system becomes more targeted towards the country’s economic needs, targeted professions have gained increasing prominence among new permanent residents—through both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Read on to learn more about what your possible immigration paths may be as an engineer in Canada. Engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in Canada’s workforce. Both […]

Can I get Canadian PR

Can I get Canadian PR card processed urgently?

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In late November last year, the Toronto Star shed light on a growing concern among new immigrants in Canada surrounding the time it takes to receive their official immigration documents. In particular, the story emphasizes that new immigrants are sometimes stuck in Canada for months after being approved for permanent residence while they await their Permanent Resident cards (PR […]

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4 Canadian provinces invite candidates in latest PNP results

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British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have nominated candidates in the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Provinces nominate candidates through the PNP if they judge that the candidate will be able to integrate easily into the local workforce and contribute to the provincial economy. Receiving a PNP nomination means that a candidate […]