Work experience is one of the most important parts of an Express Entry profile—it is often the single greatest factor contributing to your eligibility for a program, and your competitiveness as a candidate.It's also where many applicants make costly mistakes...
If you’re planning a visit to Canada, it’s important to know that even having a misdemeanour on your record can lead to your being denied entry.Only Canadian citizens are guaranteed entry into Canada. Foreign nationals, including US citizens, may be...
Foreign workers currently residing or soon-to-reside in British Columbia (BC), who work for one of two select companies, can facilitate work permits for their spouses or partners—regardless of their compensation or seniority at the company.These two companies are:Lulu Lemon Athletica;...
The Innovation Stream, which grants employer-specific work permits to eligible high-skilled foreign nationals, has been extended for two more years.Under this steam, foreign nationals can obtain work permits more easily, as the permits do not require Labour Market Impact Assessments...
Canada is making it easier for families to qualify for the parents and grandparents super visa by changing how it calculates the minimum income requirement.Starting March 31, 2026, hosts will have more flexibility in how they can meet the financial...
International students wishing to settle in Canada can get permanent residence (PR) years faster simply by planning ahead.We’ll look at a fictional example of two international students, Priya and Marco: by planning ahead, Priya gets permanent residence a full three...
Foreign-trained lawyers must now meet additional requirements to become accredited in common-law jurisdictions* in Canada.As of March 1, 2026, Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)** has added two additional requirements for foreign-trained lawyers to become accredited in Canadian common-law jurisdictions—these...
Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and March.Over 1,400 invitations were issued to candidates through the following streams and pathways:Alberta Opportunity Stream; Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta...
You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA).The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining...
The three Ontario regions participating in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026. All regions have removed certain occupations from eligibility, replacing them with newly-selected occupations that match evolving local labour demands.Consult...
