The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has held its second surprise draw of the year, breaking with the province’s Anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule.In a change of pace, PEI also broadened its selection criteria for this...
I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022.There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work, or study anywhere in the country, access many of the same...
If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility?eLuckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally allows a reasonable period of...
Winter in Canada is a season rich with holidays, traditions, and celebrations that reflect the country’s diverse cultural and religious communities. For newcomers and long-time residents alike, these holidays provide a time to connect, reflect, and celebrate through family, cultural, and...
If you’re planning to visit your loved ones in Canada over this holiday season, it’s important to know that even less serious blemishes on your record can see you denied entry to the country.Non-citizens with a criminal record, even if...
Nigerians can continue to thrive in Canada’s individual-centric immigration system, despite recent restrictions imposed on them in the United States.Effective January 1, 2026, Nigerian nationals will be barred entry to the US as the issuance of immigrant visas, and select...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has officially met its full 2025 nomination allocation after issuing its final Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.Having reached its declared 6,741 cap, it’s likely that no more provincial nomination invitations will be...
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has been granted a nomination allocation of 4,761 spaces for 2026—the same amount it ended 2025 with.To support the use of this allocation the SINP will also institute a number of significant changes to...
A bill is nearing approval that would give the governor general broad discretionary powers over immigration applications, immigration documents, and temporary residents.If it becomes law in its current form, Bill C-12, “Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act,” would allow...
As the year comes to a close, looking back on the Express Entry draws conducted in 2025 provides clear insight into the types of candidates Canada prioritized for permanent residence (PR).Over the course of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
