The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has released its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, showing most application types were finalized within two weeks.The latest figures, covering April 1 to June 30, 2026, show that wait times generally...
Nova Scotia has expanded selection of provincial nominees in a one-time initiative targeting workers in the province with expiring and expired work permits.According to a news release published its on website, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) will issue invitations...
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 retirement.These retirement-aged Americans with family ties to...
The latest temporary residence processing estimates, released by Canada’s immigration department on July 15, show shorter work permit wait times across numerous countries—Nigeria taking the lead with a five-week decrease.In-Canada work permit processing times continued their week-over-week decline, reaching their...
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course.Canada is “pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP), according...
Canada’s new regulatory framework for immigration consultants will allow clients to claim compensation for losses incurred since 2021.On July 15, 2026, regulations took effect mandating the creation of a compensation fund available to clients of professionals licensed under the College...
Finding and gathering the relevant documentation proving your Canadian ancestry is often the hardest part of applying for proof of Canadian citizenship.That difficulty is compounded for applicants tracing descent from an ancestor born in the 1800s or early 1900s. In...
On July 3, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections under all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).A total of 501 provincial immigration candidates received invitations in this draw, with the greatest share...
On July 10, Newfoundland and Labrador issued a total of 57 invitations to provincial immigration candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).This draw, the eighth this year, represents the province’s smallest...
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 outline 10 questions worth asking before you hire a...
