Foreign nationals and their employers now face stricter evaluation criteria when seeking work permits issued under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption to the requirement for a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).The significant benefit work permit is issued under LMIA...
Many provincial pathways to permanent residence require job offers, but 13 do not.If you’re seeking permanent residence through nomination by a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and don’t have a job offer, here are your options.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for various temporary resident application types—work permits, study permits, and visitor visas.Most notably, study permit processing times have skyrocketed for Pakistan-based submissions (an eight-week climb compared to one week...
Settling into life in Canada involves managing finances in a new country. Along the way, you may be asked to share personal or banking information. Knowing how to recognize and respond to potential fraud may help you protect yourself and...
Settling into life in Canada involves managing finances in a new country. Along the way, you may be asked to share personal or banking information. Knowing how to recognize and respond to potential fraud may help you protect yourself and...
Quebec has released an updated list of occupations that can benefit from expedited Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).Following this update on February 24, 2026, which has removed many IT and engineering professions,...
A bill proposing major changes to Canada's immigration system is set to advance to the next stage, with no amendments proposed.Should it become law in its current form, the bill will provide sweeping executive powers over Canada's immigration system to...
The five Ontario communities participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026.Foreign nationals with a job offer that aligns with an Ontario community’s labour market needs can pursue permanent residence (PR)...
Obtaining a police certificate for the period you’ve resided in China for an Express Entry application can prove difficult, particularly for those no longer in the country.This is because China, in most cases, requires in-person applications and the lack of...
American country music star Charley Crockett was forced to cancel the Canadian portion of his tour after having been denied entry to Canada on account of his criminal record.According to a post on his Instagram account on February 23, 2026,...
