Joy Stephen's Canada Immigration Podcast

Prince Edward Island is boosting financial aid for students and expanding eligibility to more healthcare programs! 🩺🎓  The George Coles Bursary & Marion L. Reid Grant are increasing by $300 to $3,500 per year (up to $14,000). Plus, more in-demand programs like Dentistry, Paramedicine, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy are now eligible starting 2025–26! 📖 Read past PEI news: https://my...

 In this episode of IRC News, Joy Stephen, a Certified Canadian Immigration Practitioner, discusses the July 2, 2025 updates to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) .  We cover:  Launch of the Employer Portal for an employer-led application process Education requirement changes for early childhood educators applying under the Human Capital Priorities and French-Speaking Skilled Worker stre...

In this episode, Joy Stephen, a Certified Canadian Immigration Practitioner, breaks down the 2024 OINP results , released on July 11, 2025 . Ontario reached its full allocation of 21,500 nominations across various streams, including: Human Capital Priorities – 6,330 Skilled Trades – 4,101 Masters Graduate – 3,810 Learn how the OINP supported Ontario’s labour market needs and what these numbers mea...

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC News. I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, bringing you the latest Federal News Bulletin from a CIC news release, recorded from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. July 24, 2025 — Public Consultations on Canada’s Next Immigration Levels Plan Now Open Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) consult...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2022 for the province/territory of British Columbia.     Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits...

Canada Immigration Update: Newfoundland and Labrador AIP Draw – 50 Invitations | July 29, 2025 Good day, ladies and gentlemen.  This is IRC News, and we bring you this Provincial News Bulletin from Newfoundland and Labrador. Date of Draw: July 29, 2025 Program: Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 50 This draw supports Atlantic Canada’s efforts to attract and r...

Canada Immigration News – Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) Stream 1 – July 2025 Good day ladies and gentlemen,  This is IRC News, and I am Joy Stephen, a Certified Canadian Immigration Practitioner, bringing you this Provincial News Bulletin from the Province of Quebec. This update is recorded from the Polinsys Studios in Cambridge, Ontario . Quebec PNP Update – Invitations Under PST...

Canada Immigration News – Quebec PSTQ Stream 4: Exceptional Talent | July 2025 Good day, ladies and gentlemen. This is IRC News, and I’m Joy Stephen, a Certified Canadian Immigration Practitioner, bringing you this Provincial News Bulletin from the Province of Quebec , recorded at the Polinsys Studios in Cambridge, Ontario . On July 14, 2025 , Quebec selected 22 individuals under the Regular Skill...

Canada Immigration Update: Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw – 100 Invitations | July 29, 2025 Good day, ladies and gentlemen.  This is IRC News, and we bring you this Provincial News Bulletin from Newfoundland and Labrador . Date of Draw: July 29, 2025 Program: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 100 This draw supports the province’...

Canada Immigration | Monthly PNP Selection Summary – July 2025   Good day, ladies and gentlemen!  This is IRC News, and I am Joy Stephen , an Authorized Canadian Immigration Practitioner, bringing you the Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Monthly Snapshot from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario .  🎯 In July 2025 , a total of 1,413 candidates were selected for potential nominations t...

Canada Immigration – Weekly PNP Selection Summary for the Week Ending August 1, 2025 Hello everyone,  This is IRC News, and I’m Joy Stephen, an Authorized Canadian Immigration Practitioner, bringing you the Weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Selection Summary from the Polinsys Studios in Cambridge, Ontario . For the week ending August 1, 2025 , the following provinces selected candidates for...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Alberta.     Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multi...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of British Columbia.     Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Manitoba.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multip...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Nova Scotia.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for mul...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Ontario.     Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multi...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Quebec.     Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multip...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2021 for the province/territory of Saskatchewan.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for mu...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C50, (Religious work) in 2022 for the province/territory of Alberta.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multipl...

Manitoba Immigration – Skilled Worker Overseas Draw #250 In this episode, we cover the MPNP's latest draw held on July 24, 2025. Did your Expression of Interest result in an invitation? 📂 Past Manitoba picks: https://myar.me/tag/mb/ 📞 Connect with us for personalized support: https://myar.me/c 📅 Join our FREE resource meetings every Thursday & Q&A Fridays: https://myar.me/zoom ✅ C...

Canada Immigration Weekly PNP Summary – July 25, 2025 Welcome to IRCNews! I’m Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, bringing you the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) update from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. 📍 Provinces that issued nominations this week: Manitoba –  24 July 2025 – 19 🗂 Access past weekly summaries: https://myar.me/tag/pnpw 📲 Need assist...

 📢 Canada Express Entry Draw – Intake #356 (July 21, 2025) Did your CRS score make the cut? Join us as we explore the details of this week's Express Entry draw and what it could mean for your application.  Is your profile ready for the next draw? Tune in to learn what this means for your Canadian permanent residency journey.  📂 View past draws: https://myar.me/tag/EEP/ 📺 Watch on YouTube:...

 📢 Canada Express Entry Draw – Intake #357 (July 22, 2025) Did your CRS score make the cut? Join us as we explore the details of this week's Express Entry draw and what it could mean for your application. Is your profile ready for the next draw? Tune in to learn what this means for your Canadian permanent residency journey. 📂 View past draws: https://myar.me/tag/EEP/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: ht...

  Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C61, (Intra-company transferees starting a branch or affiliate in Canada) in 2023 for the province/territory of Alberta.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer drive...

Canada Immigration LMIA-Exempt Work Permit figures for C61,  (Intra-company transferees starting a branch or affiliate in Canada) in  2023, for Total visas issued by IRCC.   Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration Practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work...