Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; New Stream for In-demand Tourism and Hospitality Sector As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory and focus its limited immigration [...]

Changes to Agri-Food Pilot The Agri-Food Pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and with specific occupations in the agri-food sector that have a labour shortage. Agricultural employers participating in the pilot will be eligible for a 2-year Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). While waiting for a final decision of [...]

  IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024 Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. Furthermore, according to ministerial instructions released by IRCC (see Canada [...]

IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Beginning 'late 2023', the PTE will be accepted as a Designated language. This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates [...]

Express Entry: IRCC invites 7,000 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for French Language Proficiency On February 1, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) conducted Express Entry Draw #282, inviting 7000 candidates in category-based  selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Invitations were sent to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 365, the [...]