Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your study permit conditions.Not only does this strategy aid in the...
Prince Edward Island has conducted its third provincial immigration draw of the year on March 20, issuing invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways.According to the PEI Office of Immigration, the province continues to prioritize candidates working in...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates.Candidates were invited if they declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic...
On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).Invitations were extended through all four Program streams, with the majority (roughly 44%) going to individuals being considered...
The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026.Fees will similarly go up for citizenship applications (via the right of citizenship fee) as of March 31, 2026.Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration...
Starting March 31, 2026, Canadians will face higher passport fees for the first time since 2013, followed one day later by the launch of a new processing guarantee that promises automatic refunds when application finalization takes more than 30 business...
Canada's immigration system has been subject to major reforms, including expansive executive powers over immigration applications, immigration documents, and temporary residents, under a new bill which has just become law.Bill C-12, "An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security...
High-skilled foreign nationals with a job offer from eight specific Canadian companies qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment*-exempt work permit—meaning these companies can facilitate the issuance of employer-specific work permits with greater ease than other employers in Canada.That’s because...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally.The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top 30 across all five subject areas.A...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across different regions of the province.The draws targeted candidates...
