Joy Stephen's Canada Immigration Podcast

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

In 2021, records show 20 TR→PR admissions not linked to a specific province or territory, representing cases processed under general Canadian jurisdiction. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.

Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c.

 We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

 Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

In 2021, the Northwest Territories welcomed 25 admissions through Canada’s TR to PR pathway, supporting Northern communities and employers in meeting labour needs. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.

Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c.

 We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

 Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

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Canada Immigration Weekly PNP selection Summary for week ending December 19, 2025
 
Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this weekly PNP selection summary. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

This week, the following Provinces picked 395 Candidates for PNP nominations:
 
British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island.
 
Here’s the latest update on Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program selections: Starting with British Columbia, on December 16, 2025, the province selected 17 nominees under the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Stream and fewer than 5 under the Base Regional stream.  Next, in Manitoba, 63 nominees were selected under the Skilled Worker Stream on December 18, 2025.  Following that, in New Brunswick, 8 nominees were invited under the Express Entry Stream – Employment in NB Francophone, and 102 under the Skilled Worker Stream – NB Experience & Graduates on December 9, 2025, while 35 nominees were invited under the Express Entry Stream – Employment in NB on November 16, 2025.

Finally, in Prince Edward Island, 166 nominees were invited under Labour & Express Entry on December 15, 2025.  Stay updated with IRCnews for the latest Canada immigration news, draws, and program updates.
 

You can always access past weekly PNP selection news by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/pnpw.   

Please be aware by deducting the picks of a province from the total quotas assigned to the province, you can derive the future expected selection from the province.
 
 Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. 

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. 

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick for by Manitoba under Skilled Worker – General stream on December 18, 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Manitoba. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

The Province of Manitoba selected potential PNP nominees under the Skilled Worker – General stream on December 18, 2025.  According to the news release, 63 invitations were issued in this round. No minimum CRS or provincial score was specified.

 You can always access past news from the Province of Manitoba by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/mb/.  

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.  

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.  

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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BC PNP 2026 allocation update, released by British Columbia on December 18, 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of British Columbia. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
   
December 18, 2025
BC PNP 2026 allocation update

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has notified the province that the 2026 allocation for the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is 5,254.

B.C. had requested an allocation of 9,000 for 2026 to help address the province's labour market needs through the BC PNP, and B.C. will continue to discuss the 2026 allocation with IRCC.

The BC PNP is determining how to best use this limited allocation and will share the 2026 priorities in the new year. 
| You can always access past news from the Province of British Columbia by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/bc/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Ontario's 2025 nomination allocation reached, released by Ontario on December 17, 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Ontario. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

December 17, 2025
Ontario's 2025 nomination allocation reached
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its 2025 nomination allocation. The program issued a total of 10,750 nominations to successful applicants across all streams in 2025.

New applications and applications already submitted to the OINP will continue to be accepted and considered under the program's 2026 nomination allocation.   
 

You can always access past news from the Province of Ontario by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/on/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Most Recent Express Entry Pick bearing Intake number 388 for French

 Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Express Entry Pick. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

 
Canada held Express Entry Draw 388 on December 17, 2025. A total of 6,000 invitations were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 399.  

This selection is for French. Candidates above this score should have received your invitations by now. However, some candidates with the lowest score could also have received an invitation.  
 

You can always access past Express Entry picks by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/EEP/.     Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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New Brunswick- Upcoming national and international recruitment events, released by New Brunswick on December 16, 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of New Brunswick. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
 
 Upcoming national and international recruitment events, New Brunswick, Canada
 
 Events
 
 International
 
 February 8-10 Multisector – Destination Canada Mobility Forum Tunis, Tunisia Registration opening soon
 
 
 February 14 Multisector – Destination Canada Mobility Forum Paris, France Registration opening soon
 
 February 16-18 Multisector – INB Recruitment Event Paris, France & Brussels, Belgium Registration opening soon
 
 
 March 21-22 Multisector – Emigratiebeurs Emigration Expo Utrecht, Netherlands Registration opening soon
 
 
 March 21-23 Multisector – INB Recruitment Event Rabat, Morocco Registration opening soon
 
 March 25-26 Healthcare – Nursing Job Fair Paris, France Registration opening soon
 
 
 National
 
 
 March 7 Healthcare – HST Healthcare Job Fair Paris, France Registration opening soon
 
 
 
 Virtual
 
 February Skilled Trades – INB National Connector Eve Virtual Registration opening soon
 
 February 2-4 Multisector – Destination Canada Mobility Forum Virtual Registration opening soon 
 |  You can always access past news from the Province of New Brunswick by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/nb/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick for Regional Entrepreneur  by British Columbia on December 16, 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of British Columbia. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
 
British Columbia selected potential PNP nominees under the Regional Entrepreneur stream on December 16, 2025.

According to the official release, fewer than five invitations were issued, with a minimum provincial score of 107.  This draw supports economic growth in British Columbia’s regional communities.  

You can always access past news from the Province of British Columbia by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/bc/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Most Recent Express Entry Pick bearing Intake number for CEC

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Express Entry Pick. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario
 
Canada held Express Entry Draw 387 on December 16, 2025. A total of 5,000 invitations were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 515. This draw highlights continued opportunities for skilled workers through Express Entry.  

This selection is for CEC. Candidates above this score should have received your invitations by now. However, some candidates with the lowest score could also have received an invitation.  
 

You can always access past Express Entry picks by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/EEP/.    Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

Support the show