Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada without needing a visa to enter the country.On November 25, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would be removing visa requirements for Qatari citizens, a change which took effect at...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 777 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
The time needed to navigate Canada’s Express Entry system on the journey to permanent residence (PR) can vary widely: from a few months to a multi-year process.The exact timeline depends on each candidate’s personal circumstances, their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...
Depending on your situation, to enter Canada you may require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), or neither.To enter and stay in Canada, foreign nationals must obtain a TRV unless they are from a visa-exempt...
Manitoba has invited more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination in the province’s latest immigration selection.The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations through its Skilled Worker stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker...
Immigrating to Canada through Express Entry involves a range of mandatory fees and potential additional expenses.Understanding the full breakdown is essential for budgeting and avoiding unexpected financial hurdles.This article will delve into all potential costs associated with obtaining Canadian permanent...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced tightened criteria for its Rural Renewal Stream to come into effect January 1, 2026, requiring in-Canada candidates to have a valid work permit (maintained status will no longer count).Schedule a Free Work...
Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued a combined total of 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across two draws.Candidates were selected based on a mix of the following factors: their established ties to Alberta, their...
Securing a Canadian study permit requires proof of sufficient funds (without working) to cover tuition fees, living expenses for the duration of your stay, and travel costs.But following the September 1, 2025, fund increase (+$2,260) to get a study permit,...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has held its largest immigration draw for entrepreneurs yet.The province held immigration selections through both the "Regional and “Base” streams of its entrepreneur immigration program, hoping to welcome new economic opportunities to...
