Of the occupations currently being prioritized for permanent residence by the Canadian federal government, about four in ten are set to receive a further boost in priority through the proposed high-wage occupation factor.As it stands today, 89 occupations are prioritized...
For many newcomers, buying a first home in Canada is an exciting milestone. Saving for a down payment, however, often takes planning, time and the right savings tools.To help support first-time homebuyers, the Government of Canada introduced the First Home...
For many newcomers, buying a first home in Canada is an exciting milestone. Saving for a down payment, however, often takes planning, time and the right savings tools.To help support first-time homebuyers, the Government of Canada introduced the First Home...
The processing time for permanent residence applications through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) has dropped by a full year.As of June 8, 2026, the expected wait time for a decision on a newly-submitted AIP application is 26 months. As of...
Those applying for Canadian citizenship by descent will now have a 15-month wait time for their proof of Canadian citizenship certificates as of June 2026.There are now roughly 82,000 applications in the queue, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open on July 2, 2026, according to an announcement by Quebec's immigration ministry.The permanent residence pathway is set to remain open for a two-year period, running through to July 2, 2028.Learn more about your...
Processing times have decreased for permanent residence applicants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and Quebec Business Class.AIP applicants saw the most significant change, with wait times falling by 12 months. Provincial nominees saw a decrease...
If one of your grandparents was born in Canada, you may already be a Canadian citizen — even if you and your parents were born abroad, and no one in your family has ever held a Canadian passport.You wouldn't apply...
Many English learners spend years studying grammar, vocabulary, and formal communication. Yet when they arrive in Canada, they often discover that everyday conversations sound very different from what they learned in a classroom.People say things like "No worries," "Give me...
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has released its latest processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs).Nearly all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams saw movement in LMIA processing times. Wait times under the permanent resident stream saw...
