ICP Immigration Inc - Masoumeh Alimohammadi

ICP Immigration Inc - Masoumeh Alimohammadi ICP Immigration Inc. is a fully accredited Canadian immigration consulting firm based in Montreal. R406679) and CAPIC (Membership No. R10108).

is led by Masoumeh Alimohammadi, a respected member of The CICC (Membership No. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your application is expertly prepared and supported with precise documentation, presenting your case in the strongest possible manner. We start by assessing your eligibility and helping you determine the best immigration program for your needs. We then meticulously prepare and submit y

our application, monitoring its progress throughout the process. If required, we will communicate with immigration officials on your behalf and prepare you for your personal interview.

🔴 Quebec expands work permit access for spouses of PSTQ applicantsSpouses and common-law partners of some Quebec permane...
06/06/2026

🔴 Quebec expands work permit access for spouses of PSTQ applicants
Spouses and common-law partners of some Quebec permanent selection applicants may now be eligible for an open work permit under a new temporary public policy.

The measure applies when the principal applicant has been invited through Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program, known as PSTQ, and has submitted a permanent selection application, or DSP.

Under the policy, eligible spouses may still qualify even if they previously worked or studied without authorization, had certain temporary status issues, or do not normally meet the requirements to apply for a work permit from inside Canada.

The policy can also help spouses who are out of status, or who currently hold or previously held visitor or student status, if they apply to restore their status as workers within 90 days of losing temporary resident status.

To qualify, the principal applicant must have a valid, maintained, or recently expired employer-specific work permit for a Quebec employer, and must be applying to extend or restore their status.

The policy took effect on June 5, 2026, applies to new and pending applications, and is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2026.

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🔴 British Columbia invites over 350 skilled workers and entrepreneursBritish Columbia issued at least 357 invitations th...
06/04/2026

🔴 British Columbia invites over 350 skilled workers and entrepreneurs
British Columbia issued at least 357 invitations through the BCPNP on June 2, targeting skilled workers in priority occupations and entrepreneurs interested in starting or buying a business in the province.

Most invitations went to Skills Immigration candidates. A total of 342 workers were invited under B.C.’s 2026 priorities, mainly in health care, education, veterinary care, and construction trades.

The draw included 91 invitations for education occupations, 117 for health occupations, 6 for veterinary care, and 128 for construction trades. Minimum scores ranged from 92 to 111.

B.C. also invited entrepreneurs through the Base and Regional streams. At least 15 invitations were issued under the Base Stream, while fewer than 5 went through the Regional Stream. Both streams had a minimum score of 117.

So far in 2026, B.C. has issued 2,485 Skills Immigration invitations and at least 64 Entrepreneur Immigration invitations.

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🔴 Ontario’s Permanent Residence Pathways: Proposed ChangesAs of May 30, 2026, Ontario has revoked all its provincial pat...
06/03/2026

🔴 Ontario’s Permanent Residence Pathways: Proposed Changes
As of May 30, 2026, Ontario has revoked all its provincial pathways to permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). No official replacement streams have been launched. Applications submitted under the closed streams will still be assessed according to the rules in effect at the time of submission.

Proposed Replacement Streams (December 2025 consultation):
These streams are proposals only and have not yet been finalized by the province.

🔸 1-Employer Job Offer Stream

TEER 0-3 track: Targets skilled workers already in Canada.
Median wage requirement for the occupation (recent graduates may qualify at low-wage level).
Work experience: 6 months in Ontario with the same employer, 2 years in the past 5 years, or valid occupational license.
Education: No minimum of 6 months Ontario work experience; otherwise, post-secondary credential with ECA for foreign credentials.

TEER 4-5 track: For lower-skilled occupations.
Requires 9 months with the same employer and minimum language requirement.
Selection may focus on labour shortage occupations.

🔸 2-Priority Healthcare Stream
For regulated high-skilled healthcare professionals.
Requires valid professional registration; recent graduates completing registration may be eligible.

🔸 3-Entrepreneur Stream
Targets foreign nationals establishing or purchasing an Ontario business.
Replaces the previously closed Entrepreneur category.

🔸 4-Exceptional Talent Stream
Targets candidates in academia, innovation, science, technology, and creative sectors.
Assessment based on achievements such as publications, awards, innovations, or notable creative works.

🔸 Additional Proposed Flexibilities:
Construction trades pathway where union support could substitute for a full-time job offer.
Invitations by region, occupation, or other criteria to address urgent employer needs.

🔸 Status:
No official launch dates or final eligibility criteria have been confirmed.
Ontario could announce new streams without full regulatory amendments, potentially on shorter notice.
Stakeholders are advised to monitor the OINP program updates page for future announcements.

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🔴 Canada Expands Work Permit Access for Spouses of Quebec Healthcare WorkersCanada has expanded access to open work perm...
06/02/2026

🔴 Canada Expands Work Permit Access for Spouses of Quebec Healthcare Workers
Canada has expanded access to open work permits for spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec.

Effective May 25, 2026, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker’s work permit to be valid for at least 16 months. This requirement was introduced in January 2025 as part of broader restrictions on spousal open work permits.

The exemption is limited to spouses of foreign-trained healthcare professionals in Quebec who work in one of three eligible occupations:

🔸 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
🔸 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
🔸 Medical laboratory technologists

The principal worker must also have been admitted into one of Quebec’s approved recruitment or credential recognition projects for foreign-trained healthcare professionals.

The principal worker must still be authorized to work in Canada when the spouse applies.

This exemption does not reverse Canada’s broader 2025 restrictions on spousal open work permits. The 16-month validity rule still applies to most other spouses of foreign workers. Instead, the update creates a narrow exception for Quebec’s healthcare sector, where the province is working to retain internationally trained professionals amid ongoing labour shortages.

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🔴 Two Days, Two Draws, 7,500 Express Entry InvitationsCanada issued 7,500 new invitations through Express Entry in two c...
05/30/2026

🔴 Two Days, Two Draws, 7,500 Express Entry Invitations
Canada issued 7,500 new invitations through Express Entry in two consecutive draws held on May 27 and May 28, 2026.

The first draw targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates, with 3,000 invitations issued and a minimum CRS score of 518. This was four points higher than the previous CEC draw on April 28, which had a cutoff score of 514.

One day later, IRCC held a French-language proficiency draw, inviting 4,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 409. This was the largest French-language draw of 2026 so far, and the cutoff was nine points higher than the previous French draw on April 29.

Together, the two draws show that IRCC has resumed larger non-PNP Express Entry rounds after a pause of about four weeks. In May, Canada had already held two Provincial Nominee Program draws before returning to CEC and French-language selections.

The higher CRS scores in both draws suggest that competition remains strong. For CEC candidates, the cutoff stayed above 500, showing continued pressure among applicants with Canadian work experience. For French-speaking candidates, the score remained much lower, but still increased from the previous round.

French-language draws continue to be one of Canada’s key immigration priorities, especially as the federal government aims to increase French-speaking immigration outside Quebec. Candidates need strong French test results to qualify under this category.

So far in 2026, IRCC has held 11 PNP draws, 9 CEC draws, 6 French-language draws, and a smaller number of occupation-based draws, including healthcare, trades, physicians, and senior managers.

Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply now have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those still waiting should keep their Express Entry profiles updated, especially language test results, work experience, education documents, and police certificates.

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🔴 Maintaining Canadian PR Status: What New PRs Need to KnowCanadian permanent residents must spend at least 730 days in ...
05/29/2026

🔴 Maintaining Canadian PR Status: What New PRs Need to Know
Canadian permanent residents must spend at least 730 days in Canada within every five-year period to keep their PR status. Days don’t need to be consecutive, but the five-year period is rolling, not fixed from the landing date.

IRCC or CBSA can assess any five-year period immediately before a PR card renewal, a Permanent Resident Travel Document application, or a return to Canada at the border. For new PRs, officers check if they have already spent 730 days in Canada or can reach that number before their fifth anniversary.

Some time abroad counts, such as accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse or parent, or working full-time for a qualifying Canadian business or public service employer. Many misunderstand the rules—working for a foreign subsidiary or multinational does not automatically qualify.

Residency issues usually appear at the first PR card renewal or when applying for a PRTD abroad. CBSA may also question travel patterns at the border. A formal report does not immediately cancel PR status but can trigger a review or removal process. Appeals may be possible.

The safest approach: live mostly in Canada for the first five years, keep accurate travel records, and document any qualifying exceptions.

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🔴 Canada Tightens Rules for Digital NomadsCanada has introduced stricter documentation requirements for digital nomads w...
05/28/2026

🔴 Canada Tightens Rules for Digital Nomads
Canada has introduced stricter documentation requirements for digital nomads who want to work remotely from inside the country without a work permit.

The update was published on May 26, 2026, in new instructions for immigration officers under “Temporary residents: Digital nomads.” Previously, officers were told that digital nomads did not need to provide additional documentation beyond what is normally required from visitors. Under the new instructions, applicants must now provide enough proof that their income is earned entirely outside Canada and that they are working for a foreign employer or, if self-employed, serving only clients outside Canada.

Digital nomads can still enter Canada as visitors and work remotely for up to six months, as long as they are not entering the Canadian labour market. This means their employer or clients must not have financial ties to Canada, and the work must remain fully foreign-based.

The update does not create a new visa or work permit category. Instead, it gives officers clearer instructions on what digital nomads must prove before being allowed to rely on the work-permit exemption.

Those who want to stay longer than their authorized period must apply for a visitor record. Family members travelling with them must also apply for their own temporary resident status. Digital nomads must also meet the usual visitor requirements, including showing they can support themselves financially, will leave Canada when required, and are not inadmissible for medical or criminal reasons.

The change suggests Canada is still allowing remote workers to stay temporarily, but with more careful checks to ensure they are not working for Canadian employers or serving Canadian clients without proper authorization.

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🔴 Applicants Warned to Be Careful When Using AI for IRCC Fairness LettersApplicants who receive a Procedural Fairness Le...
05/27/2026

🔴 Applicants Warned to Be Careful When Using AI for IRCC Fairness Letters
Applicants who receive a Procedural Fairness Letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada should treat their response as a critical part of their immigration file.

A Procedural Fairness Letter, often called a PFL, is sent when an officer has concerns about an application and gives the applicant a chance to respond before a final decision is made.

The response should directly address the officer’s concerns, provide clear explanations, and include strong supporting documents. If the application is later refused, the PFL response may become important in deciding whether the case can be challenged through judicial review.

Applicants should also be careful when using AI tools to draft a response. While AI can help organize ideas or improve wording, it may also create fake case law, incorrect legal references, or inaccurate sections of immigration law. Submitting unverified legal information can seriously damage an application.

For serious concerns, including possible misrepresentation, inadmissibility, or refusal risks, applicants may need professional legal advice before submitting their response.

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🔴 Alberta Invites 1,051 Candidates in Latest PNP DrawsAlberta invited 1,051 candidates through four provincial immigrati...
05/25/2026

🔴 Alberta Invites 1,051 Candidates in Latest PNP Draws
Alberta invited 1,051 candidates through four provincial immigration draws held between May 1 and May 13, 2026.

The invitations were issued under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), targeting candidates in healthcare, technology, the Alberta Opportunity Stream, and rural community pathways.

The largest round was held on May 6 under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, with 832 invitations and a minimum score of 54. This stream made up nearly 80% of all invitations issued in these latest draws.

On May 7, Alberta invited 146 candidates through the Accelerated Tech Pathway, with a minimum score of 57. On May 13, another 61 candidates were invited through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway under Express Entry, also with a minimum score of 57. The Rural Renewal Stream saw 12 invitations on May 1, with a minimum score of 50.

So far in 2026, Alberta has held 36 provincial immigration draws and issued at least 6,269 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. Most of these invitations have gone through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

As of May 14, Alberta had used 2,191 of its 6,403 federal nomination spaces for 2026, leaving 4,212 spots available.

The province has identified healthcare, technology, and rural immigration as key priorities for 2026. These latest draws show Alberta is continuing to focus on workers who can support labour needs in major sectors and smaller communities across the province.

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🔴 Express Entry Backlog Falls to Record Low, but Delays Remain SignificantCanada’s Express Entry backlog has dropped to ...
05/24/2026

🔴 Express Entry Backlog Falls to Record Low, but Delays Remain Significant
Canada’s Express Entry backlog has dropped to its lowest level on record, according to IRCC’s latest application inventory update for March 31, 2026.

Only 10% of Express Entry applications were considered backlogged, down from 11% in February and far below the 32% recorded in November 2025. IRCC considers an application backlogged when it has not been finalized within the department’s normal service standard. For Express Entry, that standard is about six months.

However, the broader backlog remains significant. As of March 31, IRCC had 2,154,300 applications in its inventory, with 935,000 still considered backlogged. This was only a slight decrease from 941,400 in February.

Permanent residence applications showed mixed results. The Enhanced Provincial Nominee Program backlog fell from 40% to 38%, while family sponsorship remained unchanged at 22%. From January to March 2026, IRCC made 112,600 decisions on permanent residence applications and welcomed 83,000 new permanent residents.

Temporary residence files were more uneven. Study permit backlogs improved, falling from 46% to 40%, and visitor visa backlogs eased slightly from 48% to 46%. However, work permit backlogs increased sharply from 27% to 34%, rising above IRCC’s projected level for March.

Citizenship grant applications remained stable, with 23% of files considered backlogged. IRCC had 270,100 citizenship grant applications in its inventory at the end of March.

The latest update shows clear improvement in Express Entry processing, but it does not mean Canada’s immigration backlog problem is over. Hundreds of thousands of applicants are still waiting beyond normal processing standards, especially in temporary residence categories such as work permits, study permits, and visitor visas.

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