Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates with expired or soon-to-expire work permits have until December 16, 2025, at 12:59 a.m. EDT to apply for a Manitoba support letter. With a Manitoba support letter, eligible candidates can apply to the federal government...
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score may be higher than you think.Many candidates within Canada’s Express Entry system may be omitting factors that could increase their CRS scores, due to unfamiliarity with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) rules.Considering additional...
The incoming cohort of international students can expect to benefit from recent cuts to the international student program, if they hope to settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs) after their studies.The idea that cuts to the student program will...
Amendments to Canada’s border bill set limits to the governor general’s ability to cancel or suspend immigration applications, and to cancel, vary, or suspend immigration documents such as work permits, study permits, and permanent resident cards.Discover if You Are Eligible...
Moving to Canada is a fresh start. It also brings new financial decisions, including when and how to borrow. Understanding the basics of personal lending may help you plan ahead, avoid stress, and build a strong financial foundation. Here are...
Canada recently ranked as the top country Americans want to move to in 2026, according to a new survey.Nearly a quarter (24.4%) of respondents who are considering a move abroad chose their northern neighbour, citing cost of living, safety, and...
Temporary residents in Canada may be able to boost their immigration chances by moving to another province and applying through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).While most PNP streams have a prior residency requirement, there are some provincial pathways open to...
The federal government has increased several immigration fees, effective December 1, 2025.The fees affected by this increase include:Inadmissibility-related fees; and The International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit processing fee. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law FirmThose...
Ontario’s provincial government has proposed a two-phased approach for introducing major changes to how it selects nominees for permeant residence.In phase one, the OINP would consolidate its three “Employer: Job Offer streams” into a single stream.In phase two, the OINP...
Despite numerous changes in Canada’s immigration landscape over the last year, attaining permanent residence (PR) without having previously lived or worked in the country is still possible.Canada offers several immigration pathways specifically for skilled candidates, particularly those with work experience...
