New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results.The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers cross-reference the applicant’s photographs to validate language test results.Book an Immigration...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed...
On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has paused all new citizenship by descent approvals and is reviewing the files of people who have already been granted citizenship.“Those that are deemed to be okay are being...
When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn't open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection.Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter's name on...
Quebec will re-open intake for capped family sponsorship applications on July 2, 2026.Over a two-year period, the province will accept a maximum of 15,700 applications for undertakings to sponsor family members for permanent residence: 13,300 for spouses, and 2,400 for...
From May 24 to June 21, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles grew at a rate 4,400% faster than the overall pool.The overall Express Entry pool grew by 0.33%, while the number of candidates scoring 501 or higher increased...
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 candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A minimum Comprehensive...
Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but finding your first job can be one of the biggest challenges. Many skilled immigrants arrive with impressive qualifications and years of experience, yet struggle to get interview calls (remember to practice your...
Canada has clarified police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.The clarifications come in the form of updated instructions to officers published on the immigration department’s website.Schedule a Free Work Permit...
If one of your great-grandparents was Canadian, you may now be a Canadian citizen—even if you, your parents, and your grandparents were all born abroad, and no one in the family has held a Canadian passport in generations.If you can...
