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Stay up to date with Canada's immigration system — Express Entry draws, Provincial Nominee Programs, work permits, family sponsorship and permanent residency pathways, explained in plain language and updated regularly for newcomers.

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This section gathers our guides and updates on Canada's immigration pathways — Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, work permits, family sponsorship, citizenship and permanent residency — written for newcomers in plain language.
Express Entry is a federal system that ranks candidates by a points-based Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for permanent residence. PNPs let individual provinces nominate candidates who meet their specific labour market needs, which can be combined with Express Entry for extra CRS points or applied for separately.
No — you can apply directly through IRCC yourself. Many applicants choose to work with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer for complex cases, but it isn't a legal requirement for most standard applications.
We update this category regularly as IRCC announces new Express Entry draws, policy changes, and PNP intake updates, so you can check back for the latest developments.
Always verify current rules and requirements directly on the Government of Canada's official immigration website before submitting an application, since policies can change frequently.