Some Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon have the opportunity to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency. The federal government will send out invitations to potential sponsors starting on July 28, 2025. The government will send 17,860 invitations over the course of a two-week period, with the aim of accepting 10,000 complete […]
Manitoba PNP pauses intake of Employer Services applications
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has temporarily halted the intake of new Employer Services applications. The province anticipates that it will reopen the application intake for Employer Services on August 5, 2025. This pause took effect on July 4. Foreign nationals whose employers intended to support their nomination between 4 July and 5 August […]
How to make sure your study program is eligible for a post-graduation work permit
If you plan on working in Canada after graduating as an international student, you should plan ahead to ensure that you’ll be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For certain programs, you’ll need to meet field of study requirements in order to be PGWP eligible. Schedule a Free PGWP Consultation with the Cohen Immigration […]
How much do immigrants make in Canada?
A new data visualization tool from Statistics Canada offers fresh insight into the income and financial outcomes of immigrants living in Canada. Launched on July 7, the tool allows users to filter both average and median income levels based on a variety of factors, including immigration status. The latest reference year available for the tool […]
British Columbia targets qualified entrepreneurs in latest PNP draw
This week, British Columbia has extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination to entrepreneurs seeking to immigrate to the province. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held selections through two Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks the fifth entrepreneur-focused selection round to take place in 2025. Draw results On July 8, […]
Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations for provincial immigration
Newfoundland and Labrador sent out more provincial immigration invitations to eligible candidates this week. Invitations were sent out through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This round of selections represents the province’s fourth selection round since having shifted to an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for both these […]
Rental market softens as temporary residents leave Canada
Residents in Canada are seeing lower rents. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the country’s national housing authority, has reported declines in asking rents in several major housing markets due to outflows of international students and foreign workers. Softening markets include Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. This article will cover key findings from CMHC’s […]
The regions in which low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of July 11
The government has updated the list of regions in which foreign nationals and employers cannot obtain or extend work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Which CMAs are ineligible as of July 11? Census metropolitan area (CMA) Unemployment rate St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 7.2 Halifax, Nova Scotia 6.2 […]
CanadaVisa launches next generation tool to help newcomers on their immigration journeys
To help newcomers get Canadian permanent residency more quickly and easily, we’ve launched CanadaVisa+, a new application accessible over any web browser. Navigating the maze to Canadian Permanent Residency As an aspiring permanent resident, you’ll encounter Canada’s confusing, complex immigration system. How can you possibly navigate the 100+ pathways that lead to permanent residency, when […]
Live Webinar: Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started
New to Canada and wondering how banking works here? This webinar can help you get started. Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started Sign up now to secure your spot and submit your banking-related questions! Name* First NameLast Name Email* example@example.com Phone Number Please enter a valid phone number. Country of Residence?* […]
