If you already have Canadian work experience and want to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience can significantly boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).In some cases, the number of points you...
Quebeckers will no longer be able to obtain Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency.Effective immediately, the province of Quebec will not accept applications for undertaking to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, or dependent...
Francophone immigrants to Canada will soon benefit from increased community support in settling.Over 2025-2026, Canada’s immigration department will operationalize the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiativeThe WFCs will incorporate 24 francophone and Acadian communities across Canada, aiming to facilitate the settlement...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
If you’re not a Canadian citizen, you may be denied entry to Canada if you have a criminal record.If you plan ahead, you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility and gain entry to Canada depending on factors such as...
On July 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated the amount of money foreign nationals need to immigrate to Canada.Those applying for permanent residence (PR) under two Express Entry programs will now require at least $500 more in funds.For a...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
Canada’s immigration department has announced a grace period for the removal of many study programs from eligibility for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs).Study programs which had initially been removed from eligibility effective 25 June, 2025 will remain on the list of...
When naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you don't automatically receive a Canadian passport. You must apply for one.If you happen to be applying or are thinking about applying for your first Canadian passport, knowing what to expect, what documents are...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsSummary of draws, 20-25 JuneThe AAIP held two draws...
