To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances.Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly.Consult with an...
Foreign nationals on closed work permits will continue to benefit from a COVID-era temporary public policy allowing them to change employers and/or occupations prior to obtaining a new work permit.Under this policy, a foreign worker on closed work permit can...
Canada allows and recognizes dual citizenship, so if you’re naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you might be able to retain your other citizenship(s).Whether you can retain your other citizenship(s) after having been naturalized will depend on the laws of the...
One underrated benefit of having Canadian permanent residence status is the travel opportunities it affords.Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada, can gain visa-free entry into a number of countries.Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to CanadaSo, if you’re a Canadian PR...
Are you an international student who wants to learn about banking in Canada? If so, CanadaVisa and TD invite you to a live, interactive webinar: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students on Thursday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Starting your...
Yukon has begin sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program.On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the 2025 priorities than the number of...
Last week, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration.This is the fifth draw the PNP has held in 2025.Draw summaryDate of drawDraw categoryNumber of invitations issued May 15Labour Impact/ Express...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations for provincial immigration through two immigration pathways.The draws took place on May 13 and May 15.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsA total of 158 invitations were issued to candidates through...
A new study by Statistics Canada has dispelled the myth that immigrants who acquire Canadian citizenship are leaving in droves.According to a study published this month by Statistics Canada, of the immigrants admitted between 2008 and 2012 who became Canadian...
In a recent mandate letter to his cabinet, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his broad goals for Canada’s immigration system.Carney’s mandate letter outlined two main immigration goals:Returning overall immigration to sustainable levels; and Attracting the best talent from around the...
