Temporary residents in Canada who have lost their status as workers or students may now apply for restoration of status as a visitor.Prior to this change, such foreign nationals may have needed to leave Canada and then seek re-entry as...
Around one in seven Rhode Islanders qualifies for U.S.-Canadian dual citizenship, following a recent change to Canadian law.The law, Bill C-3, eliminated the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, putting Rhode Island, with its French-Canadian/Franco-American heritage, among the shortlist of...
Under the proposed Express Entry reforms, candidates in higher-earning occupations are set to be prioritized for selection as Canadian permanent residents in the future.The proposed “high-wage” occupation factor in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) would award extra points to candidates...
Following a change in Canada’s citizenship law, Matt LeBlanc has become as Canadian as his Friends co-star Matthew Perry, along with millions of Americans across the country.Under the new law, which removed the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, LeBlanc,...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for temporary residence applications on April 29, 2026—and some show significant improvements.Applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria saw the most notable improvements to wait time over the span of two weeks.Consult...
As of April 30, 2026, Canada's permanent residence (PR) processing fees have increased across all streams and programs—including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship.Here's what you need to know, whether you have a PR application in progress...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A...
Moving to Canada often means learning how a new financial system works. Banking, credit, taxes, and investing may operate differently from what you experienced in your home country.Because of this, some newcomers choose to work with a financial advisor. An...
Canadian adopted persons can now apply for full-validity passports from abroad.They can apply from abroad using their electronic citizenship certificates (e-certificates), in accordance with updated instructions to officers published on April 24, 2026 on the immigration department's website.Schedule a Free...
Nova Scotia has announced new selection priorities for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) on April 27, setting out which priority occupations the province will fast-track under a three-level framework.Healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople receive the highest priority and the...
