The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) has announced plans to introduce a validity period for Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles, along with details regarding the management of existing profiles.Effective May 1, 2026, NSNP candidate profiles submitted on or after that...
Choosing the right English language proficiency test can feel overwhelming, given the many widely accepted options available today. Whether you're applying for immigration, higher education, or professional certification, selecting the test that best aligns with your goals is essential. Among...
American demand for second citizenships is surging, and Canada is at the center of it.Last year, U.S. citizens' applications for Irish citizenship based on ancestry jumped 63%, a record. Even so, only a small proportion of Americans qualify under Irish...
On April 22, British Columbia held its third Skills Immigration (SI) draw of 2026, inviting candidates deemed to create high economic impact in the province.The province invited more than 450 candidates, based on minimum wage and qualifying job offer, as...
On April 23, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw.The province issued a total of 308 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across two separate selection components — the largest draw of 2026 to date.Assess...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 473 ITAs in a draw for candidates with Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held 12 targeted draws on April 23, 2026, issuing a combined total of 2,102 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers across four regions of the province.The draws were held through the...
The Government of Canada has launched a time-limited measure making it easier for temporary foreign workers in Quebec being assessed for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) to access employer-specific (closed) work permits while they wait.The short-term public policy is only...
Around one in three Vermonters now qualifies for Canadian citizenship, following a recent change to Canada's citizenship by descent law.On December 15, 2025, Canada eliminated its first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. Now, anyone born prior to that date who...
British Columbia and New Brunswick have opted into the federal government's temporary policy, giving rural employers more flexibility to hire low-wage temporary foreign workers.The two provinces join Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Quebec, which announced that they would be participating in...
