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Canada is preparing to launch a new temporary-resident to permanent-resident (TR to PR) pathway. For thousands of temporary workers, students, and other residents already living in Canada, this program could open a major opportunity to secure permanent residency. Because intake caps are expected to fill quickly, gathering all required documents ahead of time is essential. At Gogna Immigration Inc. (Edmonton), we encourage applicants to prepare early so they are ready when the

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the list of countries whose nationals must complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) when applying for temporary residence in Canada. These changes, taking effect November 3, 2025, add four countries and remove six from the list. Applicants from the newly added regions must now undergo an IME, while those from the removed countries will no longer face that requirement. What’s Changing and When:

The Canadian federal government is expected to unveil the number of permanent and temporary residents that Canada intends to admit by 2026.  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will publish the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan by November 1, 2025.Each year's Levels Plan includes admissions targets for the coming year, as well as notional targets for the next two years. Previous government announcements have provided some hints of what to expect from the futu

More invitations to apply (ITA) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  4,500 ITAs were given by the immigration authorities in an effort to attract applicants who speak French.  In order to be eligible for this draw, applicants had to: • A minimum score of 432 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); and • Before 7:07 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), on June 13, 2025, an Express Entry candidate profile

Instead of waiting for changes to Canada's Citizenship Act, many individuals who were born outside of the country as the children or grandchildren of Canadian citizens can apply for Canadian citizenship right now. These people, who are frequently referred to as "lost Canadians," are eligible to petition for citizenship right away.In the interim, while Canada's first-generation-limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent is being amended, affected lost Canadians can apply for these

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued further invitations to apply (ITAs) using the Express Entry system. The immigration department distributed 1,250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry's trade occupation category.  To be considered for this draw, contestants must have:1. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505,2. On November 5, 2025, before 10:36 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), I created an Express Entry applican

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has secured an increase in provincial nomination allocation from the Canadian federal government, allowing the province to nominate more newcomers for permanent residence (PR) in 2025.The AAIP allocation presently totals 6,403 province nominations. This is an increase of 1,528 nomination places over the previous limit of 4,875. With this improved allotment, the AAIP has recovered 65% of its 9,750 provincial nomination spots in

Alberta issued 683 invitations in its biggest 2025 immigration draw under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Learn about draw details, nomination allocations, and how to apply for PR through Alberta streams.

This happened July 25, courtesy of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). They’re not just picking random, either. You gotta have the right skills, and Alberta’s got a pretty big soft spot for anyone who can help fill gaps in the labor force, especially in construction.So, here’s the Draw Results: This latest draw was all about the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Priority sectors? Construction took center stage. Only 39 people got Invitations to Apply (ITAs) this tim

In July 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continued its efforts to attract skilled foreign workers by issuing hundreds of invitations through various immigration streams. These draws focus on filling critical labor shortages in Alberta’s economy—ranging from healthcare to aviation.Summary of Alberta Immigration Draws (July 3 – July 16, 2025)Between July 3 and July 16, Alberta conducted six draws under the AAIP, targeting both Express Entry-aligned.

Soon, some permanent residents and citizens of Canada will be able to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence. On July 28, 2025, the federal government will begin inviting possible sponsors.Over the course of two weeks, the government will send out 17,860 invites, with the goal of receiving 10,000 completed applications this year. All prospective sponsors who filled out an interest in sponsoring form in 2020 will receive invitations.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has raised the wage limits for companies and foreign nationals applying via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This amendment influences which stream of the TFWP foreign nationals may be eligible for, as well as their employers' capacity to apply for the required Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA).What modifications have occurred to the TFWP?As of June 27, ESDC had upped the applicable wage threshold under the TFW

This week, additional invites for provincial immigration were sent out by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On June 3, 2025, the province conducted a draw with an emphasis on immigration applicants who had received employment offers from health care companies in Alberta. A total of thirty-six medical experts received invitations.This is the sixth draw of its sort this year, and it was made through Alberta's Dedicated Health Care Pathway, which is associated wi

More invitations to apply (ITA) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  In a targeted recruitment for jobs in social services and healthcare, the immigration department sent out 500 ITAs to applicants.In order to be eligible for this draw, applicants had to:a minimum score of 504 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); andBefore 6:47 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on March 31, 2025.

More invitations to apply (ITA) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 500 ITAs were distributed by the immigration agency to applicants in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. In order to be eligible for this draw, applicants had to: • a minimum score of 547 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); and • made an Express Entry candidate profile prior to May 21, 2024, at 5:26 p.m., Universal Coordinated Tim

More invitations to apply (ITA) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first-ever draw based on education category, the immigration service sent 1,000 ITAs to applicants. In order to be eligible for this draw, applicants had to: • a minimum score of 479 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); • and before 10:35 a.m. UTC on August 10, 2024, an Express Entry candidate profile must be created. An ove

The composition of the Express Entry candidate pool has changed significantly as a result of the loss of organized employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System.  Thousands of Express Entry candidates have had their CRS scores drop by 50 or 200 points,which has a significant impact on their chances of gaining an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency. Changes in the Express Entry candidate pool. The most significant reduction in scores among Exp

Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for holding a genuine job offer.

More invitations to apply (ITAs) have been sent to applicants using the Express Entry system by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

More invitations to apply (ITAs) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In