Candidates with experience in sectors such as healthcare and research may be better positioned under Canada’s immigration system in 2026.Throughout 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced and expanded several initiatives that offer insight into the types of economic...
Express Entry candidates who have only attained a college certificate or bachelor’s degree—and whose CRS score is too low for current Express Entry draws—can find a significant boost to their CRS points by adding another degree to their profile.In some...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 399 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
Thousands of lost Canadians previously affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent are now eligible to gain Canadian citizenship. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3, “An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act", became law. “This new legislation strengthens the...
To sponsor your loved one for Canadian permanent residence (PR), you must satisfy the immigration officer reviewing your case that your relationship is genuine.The authenticity of your relationship can be proven by providing various types of evidence and supporting documentation...
Immigrating to Canada is high stakes, prompting many newcomers to work with immigration representatives for work permit and permanent residence applications.Here are five questions you should always ask before deciding to hire an immigration representative:What are my chances of success?...
On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new skills immigration invitation round.The draw targeted hundreds of candidates that the province believes will create a high economic impact.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsDraw resultsOn...
From subzero temperatures to heavy snowfall and icy roads, Canadian winters can present a tough adjustment for those experiencing them for the first time.With winter already in full effect, it’s essential to be prepared for the next big snowstorm coming...
On December 4, Quebec invited over 1,870 individuals to apply for permanent selection through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).This latest selection round comes after a three-month hiatus, and saw invitations distributed through all four of the program’s streams:Stream 1:...
The latest processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) show a decrease in wait time for numerous application types compared to a month ago.Notable improvements can be seen for certain temporary residence applications (such as work and study...
