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December 28, 2025

PEI holds second surprise draw of the year, broadens eligibility criteria

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...

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December 27, 2025

OPINION: Five things I wish I had known before I moved to Canada as a permanent resident

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...

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December 26, 2025

Planning a vacation? Here’s how time off may impact your Canadian work experience requirement for PR

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...

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December 25, 2025

Eight winter holidays celebrated by Canadian newcomers, before and after Christmas

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...

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December 24, 2025

Heading to Canada for the holidays? These minor offences can get you turned away at the border

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...

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December 23, 2025

In the face of US travel restrictions, Nigerians can still study, work, and immigrate to Canada

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...

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December 22, 2025

Alberta reaches its full 2025 nomination allocation for its PNP following two final draws

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...

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December 22, 2025

Saskatchewan PNP announces nomination allocation and sweeping changes for 2026

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...

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December 22, 2025

Major immigration bill nears approval – what it means for newcomers

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...

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December 22, 2025

Who has been successful with getting permanent residence through Express Entry in 2025?

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...

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