Arianne Lacanilao

Why does the Provincial Nominee Program exist?

This year, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has welcomed over 40,000 new immigrants to Canada; even more applicants than those accepted through the Express Entry-managed programs—a...

Avoiding Canadian immigration scams and fraud

Between November 14 to December 8, 2022, a span of just 24 days, CBC reported on three different alleged Canadian immigration scams.   In Edmonton, a...

Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed in parliament in June 2022 and came into effect on January 1 this...

IRCC considering Express Entry draws based on occupations, and other categories

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held consultations with the public and stakeholders to adapt the Express Entryapplication management system to better target Canada’s economic...

Provinces working to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in Canada

British Columbia has recently announced that it is removing some of the barriers for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to register with the province. It will do...

Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2023

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year today, and the first since November 23.   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations...

The IEC 2023 pool is now open

PH open to assistance to ramp up digitalization efforts: PBBM

MANILA – The Philippines welcomes any assistance that will help boost the government’s digitalization efforts, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday (Zurich time). Marcos made...

OFWs’ presence in Arab nations helps attract investors: PBBM

MANILA – The strong presence of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East gives the Philippines more leverage to attract Arab investors looking for a new...

Marcos touts PH’s strong economic recovery

MANILA – The government’s policies and initiatives have paved the way for the Philippines’ economic rebound, allowing its partners and investors to enjoy a more conducive business...