Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) opened for applications on March 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). These pilots provide pathways to permanent residence for skilled workers in the home care sector. Overview of the program The HCWP consists of two main programs:​ Home Care Worker…

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers a pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Saskatchewan through the International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for this sub-category, candidate must have: Express Entry Profile: Be accepted into Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool,…

As of March 27, 2025, the SINP has resumed accepting new Job Approval Forms (JAFs) after a temporary pause initiated on February 18, 2025. This resumption allows Saskatchewan employers to continue submitting JAFs to hire skilled foreign workers. However, the SINP has announced that 75% of its provincial immigration allocation…

Individuals seeking employment in Saskatchewan’s healthcare industry and wishing to be contacted by the SINP or health sector employers for relevant job openings should complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile. International Healthcare Worker EOI The International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool is an initiative by the Saskatchewan…

The Yukon government is implementing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for its Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in 2025. This change aims to strategically manage the limited number of nominations available due to a 50% reduction in allocations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allowing only 215 nominations…

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has permanently closed its Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner/Operator categories, effective March 27, 2025. This decision is part of broader program changes aimed at aligning with Saskatchewan’s long-term labor market needs and follows a 50% reduction in nomination allocations by the federal…

As of March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the removal of additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for candidates with arranged employment under the Express Entry system. This change means that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra CRS points for having a valid…

The Canadian government has recently announced an increase in the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2025. Initially, the plan was to process a maximum of 15,000 applications solely from the 2024 intake. However, the revised cap now allows for up to…

Canada is introducing 2 new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) set to launch on March 31, 2025, aimed at facilitating permanent residency (PR) for home care workers without requiring prior Canadian work experience. These programs also eliminate the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), streamlining the process…

On March 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its largest-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 7,500 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence. This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379, marking a significant decrease in the CRS threshold compared to previous…