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Ontario has unveiled a scoring system for new permanent residence pathways. The system will be used for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
Since Bill C-3 became a law on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans have found they qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. This has led to a surge of applications for Canadian citizenship…
Canada updates the distribution of Express Entry profile scores. The number of top-scoring profiles decreased from 19,136 to 18,644 over a two-week period.
Canada has imposed an entry ban on foreigners who have visited the DR Congo within the last 21 days, effective July 20, 2026.
Manitoba is inviting international student graduates, skilled workers, and francophones to apply for provincial nomination. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to…
Having a Canadian ancestor can significantly reduce university tuition costs. Canadian universities charge international students much more than Canadian citizens.
Prince Edward Island has held its largest provincial immigration draw of the year. 195 candidates have been invited to apply for a provincial nomination.
Canada's immigration department issued 511 invitations to apply to provincial nominees. Candidates needed a minimum of 744 CRS points.
Between July 3-15, 2026, the Alberta Immigration Program invited over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The program targeted candidates in healthcare, law enforcement, and…
Incorrect photos are a top reason citizenship applications are returned. Learn how to get them right and avoid delays in your application process. This mistake can significantly slow down your…
If your ancestors are from Poland, you may be a Canadian citizen without knowing it. A new citizenship law may give you the right to Canadian citizenship.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection…
If your Canadian ancestor left no paper trail, you may need alternative evidence from other parts of your family tree. Learn how to find this evidence and obtain Canadian citizenship by descent.
Canada has raised the wage thresholds for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This change takes effect on July 17, 2026. Canadian employers will no longer be able to renew or initiate new work…
Nova Scotia is expanding nominations for workers with expiring permits. This one-time initiative targets foreign workers in the province.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has released its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, with most application types being finalized within two weeks.
Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a second option in…
Clients of immigration consultants in Canada can now recover losses incurred since 2021. New rules took effect on July 15, 2026.
Canada has stopped accepting applications for the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can no longer sponsor their parents or grandparents for…
Work permit processing times in Canada have decreased. Nigeria leads with a five-week reduction. In-Canada work permit processing times have also declined.
Finding documents to prove Canadian ancestry can be the most challenging part of the process, especially for those whose ancestors were born in the 19th century. Often, records have been lost or…
Quebec's Ministry of Immigration issued 501 invitations for permanent selection through PSTQ. Most invitations went to workers with intermediate and manual skills.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 57 invitations to provincial immigration candidates. This draw is part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration…
If you think you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, hiring an immigration lawyer can help with your application. We spoke with an immigration lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law to…
Bill C-3 provides an opportunity for descendants of Canadians to obtain citizenship. This change in legislation may affect many people.
Confirming Canadian ancestry can simplify the citizenship process. This can significantly improve your chances of success.
British Columbia is issuing invitations to skilled workers in priority care and construction occupations. This may be an opportunity for you to obtain a provincial nomination.
Starting July 10, the federal government will begin processing low-wage LMIA applications in eight Canadian regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina.
After changes to Canada's citizenship law took effect on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans are finding out they are also Canadian citizens. If your spouse is one of them, they can apply for…
Canada's immigration department has held its second-ever Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 392.
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