Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data.A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior...
As a newcomer to Canada, you may be thinking about how to save for the future. Two common savings tools are the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). While both may help you grow your...
On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new data on application throughput for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship files.These latest figures, published on the government’s “Inside IRCC’s application processing system” webpage, provide a snapshot accurate...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A minimum...
Many newcomers arrive in Canada with valuable international credentials and professional experience, yet their qualifications are not always fully recognized by Canadian employers. To strengthen your job search, it’s important to understand the employer’s perspective and to clearly communicate how...
Marie started gathering documents for her citizenship by descent application back in January 2026. Her great-grandmother was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and left for Massachusetts in 1922. At the time, the Canadian government's processing tool showed a 10-month wait.Marie finally...
The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3–August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351–400 and 501–600 score bands, according to the latest figures published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).Despite the contraction in...
You know your great-grandfather came to Canada from somewhere in Eastern Europe. You know he naturalized and became Canadian because your grandmother said so.What you do not have is his naturalization certificate.IRCC asks for proof of citizenship for every generation...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 442 ITAs in a draw for candidates who hold a provincial nomination.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed...
On August 13, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 53 invitations to apply through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream.The province targeted candidates who'd been directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.Assess your eligibility for...
