When you arrive in Canada, there are many everyday tasks to take care of. You’ll likely be looking for a place to live, setting up a phone plan, or registering for essential services. Opening a bank account is often one...
Moving countries is hard. Looking for work while adjusting to a new place can make it feel even harder.When I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) in 2022, I did not have a job lined up. Like many...
As of January 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) total application backlog dropped to 990,300, falling below one million for the first time since October 2025.The most significant shifts seen in this backlog update compared to December 31, 2025,...
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...
Naturalizing as a Canadian citizen is a lengthy process, taking over four years from start to finish.The majority of wait time includes fulfilling the physical presence requirement and waiting for your citizenship application to be processed.Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship...
On March 6, Newfoundland and Labrador held its first draw of the year, issuing invitations to hundreds of provincial immigration candidates.Invitations were extended through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Assess your...
If you intend to travel to Canada this spring, you could be denied entry for having a criminal record, including for minor offences. Should you wish to enter Canada in the next few months, your best bet at overcoming criminal...
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 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has prepared legal changes to the Ontario Immigration Act (OIA) that will allow for a complete overhaul of existing streams, candidate selection, and the structure of the program itself.These changes are slated to be...
Taking the Canadian citizenship test is one of the final steps on the path to becoming a Canadian citizen.On March 9, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions for officers assessing citizenship tests, confirming that the online, self-administered...
