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Express Entry Education Occupations: Canada’s New Pathway for Teachers and Assistants

Updated for 2025 Canada’s Express Entry system continues to evolve, now including a category-based selection for those with experience in education occupations. This specialized category—covering teachers, early childhood educators, and more—aims to address Canada’s growing need for qualified educators at all levels. Below, Immigration Nation outlines the eligible occupations, recent trends, and strategies to secure

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Alberta Lifts Temporary Worker Restrictions

As of May 1, 2022, Alberta has lifted restrictions on hiring temporary foreign workers in the province.  The Temporary Foreign Worker (Program) is designed to allow Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available.  As a response to COVID-19, the government of Alberta had a “refusal to

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Covid-19 Test No Longer Required for Fully-Vaccinated Travellers as of April 1st

On March 17th, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra tweeted, “Starting Apr, 1, Canada will no longer require fully-vaccinated travellers to provide a COVID-19 test to enter the country!” This change has come into place after travel industry advocates lobbied again testing requirement because the price of the tests can deter travellers. You must have received the

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Alberta Renames PNP & Introduces 2 New Programs

As of February 16, 2022, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program was renamed the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. They have also introduced two new streams, the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. According to Immigration.ca, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, launched the changes at the Fairness for Newcomers Summit in Calgary and stated, “We’re to

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How does the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) work?

One way to immigrate to Canada is through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the Government of Canada, this program is designed for workers who: “have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory” “want to live in that province” “want to become permanent residents of Canada”

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First Express Entry Draw of 2022

The first draw of 2022 was held on January 5th and Canada is inviting 392 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw requires a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 808 points, which is 88 points

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Travel Restrictions Due to Omicron

Travel restrictions increase with the emergence of the Omicron variant. This variant was first detected in South Africa and has been classified as a Variant of Concern meaning there is an increased risk of transmissibility and severe disease. Since the Omicron variant was discovered new travel restrictions have been imposed. Any foreign nationals coming from

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