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January 8, 2026

Prince Edward Island publishes its immigration draw schedule for 2026

Prince Edward Island has released its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule for 2026, outlining tentative dates when draws will take place throughout the year.This publicly posted invitation schedule provides provincial nominee candidates with greater transparency, as no other province...

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January 8, 2026

How Venezuelans can work, study, and settle in Canada

Venezuelans seeking to come to Canada have many options to enter the country, both on a temporary and permanent basis.Due to the individual-centric nature of Canadian immigration, Venezuelan applicants seeking temporary or permanent residence (PR) are afforded processing rights that...

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January 8, 2026

Self-employed physicians have smoother path to permanent residence under new Ontario rules

Ontario is broadening eligibility for self-employed physicians under its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, in accordance with regulations that came into effect on January 1, 2026.Changes primarily pertain to the class of certification that internationally educated physicians are permitted...

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January 7, 2026

Canada holds second-largest Canadian Experience Class draw in history

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 8,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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January 7, 2026

New Canadian citizenship law now in force: here’s a tool to check your eligibility

With the coming into force of Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025, thousands of lost Canadians have become eligible for citizenship—even as the federal government took down its “Am I a Canadian?” web tool.CanadaVisa has released an online tool that...

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January 7, 2026

Permanent residence pathways that were closed or suspended in 2025, and the best alternatives

Canada’s immigration system experienced profound changes over the course of 2025, with various programs, pilots, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams seeing cancellations or indefinite pauses.But despite these suspensions, there are still numerous suitable alternatives for foreign nationals seeking Canadian...

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January 6, 2026

For some, a Canadian master’s degree could be a ticket to permanent residence

Obtaining a master’s degree from a Canadian postsecondary institution can significantly boost your chances of getting permanent residence.As a master’s graduate, you can qualify for a three-year open work permit, helping you gain Canadian work experience to qualify for permanent...

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January 6, 2026

Provincial immigration in Canada: 2025 year in review

2025 marked a landmark year for provincial immigration in Canada, which continues to impact how immigration will flow throughout the coming year.From slingshot provincial nomination allocations, new systems to assess candidates, and the seemingly ever-present closure and replacement of different...

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January 5, 2026

Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 574 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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January 5, 2026

2025: Express Entry year in review – invitations issued, major developments

In 2025, we saw significant shakeups to Express Entry—Canada’s flagship application management system for those seeking to immigrate to the country.This year’s Express Entry changes—most notably the removal of points for arranged employment and the restructuring of categories—had real implications...

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