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 […]

New IRCC measures

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. […]

Does my work experience impact CRS Express Entry

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 […]

Landed Immigrants

How to pick a Canadian school and program to be eligible for a post-graduation work permit

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International students studying in Canada need to meet certain conditions to be eligible for a work permit upon graduation. Post-secondary international students must ensure that they are studying at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and enrolled within a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible program to qualify for a work permit upon graduation. This school will […]

Newcomer's Guide to Secondary School

Newcomers Guide to Secondary School in Ontario

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In Canada, it is expected that parents participate in their children’s education by helping their children with school work and socializing, as well as by communicating with teachers and other educators. This guide outlines how secondary schools in Ontario are structured, the resources available to newcomer youth and advice on helping your children succeed as […]

Eid Mubarak to All Who Observe

Eid Mubarak to All Who Observe

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Landed Immigrants

Landed immigrants from Africa and Asia see highest employment rates in Canada

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A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that landed immigrants from Africa and Asia had the highest employment rates on average, compared to landed immigrants from other regions around the world. Note: “Landed immigrants” (or simply “immigrants”) are technical terms used by Statistics Canada to denote a permanent resident of Canada. Individuals with a temporary status (i.e.: workers on […]