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October 27, 2025

IRCC’s new tool shows stark increase in processing times for several application types

Processing times have increased dramatically for citizenship applications, as well as applications for the Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa Program, and Federal Self-employed Persons Program.These increases come after an update made earlier this month to the government’s online processing tool,...

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October 27, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador’s most recent draw marks lowest number of invitations issued in 2025

On October 22, Newfoundland and Labrador issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates.Invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsDraw summaryProgramNumber of invitations issued NLPNP55...

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October 27, 2025

Born outside Canada with a Canadian grandparent? Applying for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship under the current interim measures

If you were born outside Canada and one of your grandparents was Canadian, you may be eligible to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship.Under interim measures introduced by the federal government in March of 2025, if you are...

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October 26, 2025

PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw.Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from...

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October 26, 2025

Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks.Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.Assess your eligibility for enhanced...

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October 25, 2025

New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status

Immigration New Brunswick will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing work authorization due to longer processing times.Earlier this week, the province said that it can now issue letters of support...

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October 24, 2025

Take these steps if you have a DUI and are planning to visit Canada

Trying to enter Canada with a driving-under-the-influence charge (DUI) on your record can lead to being turned away at the border.Under Canadian law, a DUI is a serious criminal offence, and can render you criminally inadmissible if you’re not a...

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October 23, 2025

Live Webinar: Credit Building in Canada Explained for Newcomers

If you’re just getting started in Canada, you may be wondering how credit and borrowing work here. Now is the perfect time to learn by attending a helpful webinar for newcomers:CanadaVisa and TD invite you to join this live online...

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October 23, 2025

IRCC raises cap for study to PR pathway  

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept close to 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) study to permanent residence (PR) pathway. This increase brings the total number of applications accepted through this pathway to 2,970,...

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October 23, 2025

Canada sees significant declines in international student numbers

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show a decline in both the number of international student arrivals and the overall international student population, when compared to the same period last year.In August 2025, there were 45,380 new...

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