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        <p class="post-info">Dec 14, 2025</p>
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          <div class="message"><p>Immigrating to Canada is high stakes, prompting many newcomers to work with immigration representatives for work permit and permanent residence applications. Here are five questions you should always ask before deciding to hire an immigration representative: What are my chances…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/five-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-immigration-representative-1263159.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/british-columbia-invites-hundreds-of-candidates-in-first-program-draw-in-more-than-two-months-1263447.html">British Columbia invites hundreds of candidates in first program draw in more than two months</a>
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          <div class="message"><p>On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round. The draw targeted hundreds of candidates that the province believes will create a high economic impact. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/british-columbia-invites-hundreds-of-candidates-in-first-program-draw-in-more-than-two-months-1263447.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>On December 4, Quebec invited over 1,870 individuals to apply for permanent selection through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This latest selection round comes after a three-month hiatus, and saw invitations distributed through all four of the program’s streams…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/quebec-invites-over-1800-candidates-across-various-sectors-and-occupations-through-the-pstq-1263442.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>The latest processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) show a decrease in wait time for numerous application types compared to a month ago. Notable improvements can be seen for certain temporary residence applications (such as work and…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/irccs-december-processing-times-bring-positive-news-for-many-study-permit-pgp-applicants-1263356.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>In recent months, some international student graduates have seen their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications refused for missing language tests and/or proof of field of study requirements in their applications. The omission is understandable: due to what Canada’s immigration department…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/avoid-graduate-work-permit-refusals-ircc-releases-new-instructions-on-how-to-prevent-crucial-mistake-1263338.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Highly skilled workers in specialized tech or in-demand occupations may be eligible for expedited work permit processing. The Global Talent Stream (GTS) of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) targets foreign nationals with a job offer in one of 22…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/skilled-workers-in-these-occupations-can-get-a-work-permit-within-two-weeks-1263290.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>On December 10, Ontario extended a total of 1,133 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across five draws, after having held no draws since October 9. Candidates across three Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams received invitations, including the…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/oinp-issues-over-1100-invitations-across-five-draws-after-two-month-pause-1263325.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Once you’ve taken your CELPIP Test and achieved your score goals, it is essential to ensure that you keep your CELPIP score up to date for the following practical reasons: Book a CELPIP Test Date Most immigration applications have validity…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/12/four-reasons-to-keep-your-celpip-score-updated-1262912.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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