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May 1, 2026

Everything we know about the high-wage occupation factor in Canada’s proposed Express Entry overhaul

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...

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April 30, 2026

The cast of “Friends” has become more Canadian; if you’re American, you might have too

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,...

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April 30, 2026

Processing times drop for temporary residence applications, latest IRCC data shows

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...

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April 30, 2026

Canada hikes permanent resident fees

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...

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April 29, 2026

4000 ITAs issued in third Express Entry draw of the week

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...

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April 29, 2026

How Newcomers to Canada Can Choose the Right Financial Advisor: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Decide

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...

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April 29, 2026

Canada expands passport access for adopted persons

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...

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April 28, 2026

Nova Scotia nominee program to prioritize workers in healthcare, trades, and select other sectors

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...

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April 28, 2026

Canada doubles length of work authorization support letters for workers on maintained status

Foreign workers in Canada who have applied for a new work permit before the expiry of their previous work authorization will now be issued WP-EXT letters that are valid for 365 days.The increased validity period for WP-EXT letters was conveyed...

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April 28, 2026

Canadian Experience Class candidates receive invitations to apply in last Express Entry draw week of April

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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