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Ontario unveils ambitious overhaul of its Provincial Nominee Program, seeks public input
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Newfoundland & Labrador eliminates all provincial nominee processing fees to triple newcomer intake
Effective December 5, Newfoundland & Labrador has removed all application fees under its Provincial Nominee Program, aiming to boost newcomer admissions from 1,700 to 5,100 per year by 2026. The change lowers entry costs for skilled workers, international graduates and Express Entry candidates, offering employers and migrants a faster, cheaper pathway compared with other provinces.
Manitoba sets December 16 deadline for PNP candidates to secure two-year open work permit letters
Manitoba PNP candidates have until 00:59 EST on December 16 to request a provincial support letter enabling them to apply for a special two-year open work permit under a federal public policy. The tight deadline affects workers with expired or soon-expiring permits who have not yet received provincial nominations, highlighting the need for rapid action by both employers and applicants.
Express Entry tip sheet: CIC News flags four common CRS mistakes costing candidates invitations
CIC News warns that many Express Entry applicants are losing up to 40 CRS points by neglecting foreign work done while studying, ignoring non-continuous experience or choosing the wrong principal applicant. Employers and candidates are urged to audit profiles immediately, as even small point gains can mean the difference between receiving or missing an Invitation to Apply.