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IRCC Adds Fairness Step for Employer-Specific Work Permits

IRCC has updated its guidance for employer-specific work permits and now says officers should not refuse an application right away just because they doubt a job ...

Can a Criminal Record Affect Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Many people with Canadian ancestry are now claiming citizenship by descent after recent legal changes. A common concern is whether an old criminal record can block ...

Canada Extends Ebola Immigration Restrictions to 2026

Canada has extended temporary Ebola-related border and immigration restrictions affecting certain foreign nationals connected to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The ...

Ancestry Adds Quebec Obituaries for Citizenship by Descent

Ancestry has added more than 570,000 Quebec obituary records to its platform, giving many people with French-Canadian roots a new way to trace family lines. For ...

Canada to Open New Labrador Biometrics Site in 2027

Canada plans to open a new biometrics collection site in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in January 2027, giving Labrador residents a closer place to complete an important ...

IRCC Invites 2,000 CEC Candidates in Express Entry Draw

IRCC has held another Express Entry round, this time inviting 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence. The draw shows Canada’s continued focus ...

Express Entry Healthcare Draw Guide for Canada PR

This guide explains how the healthcare category in Express Entry can help eligible doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals move to Canada faster. You will learn ...

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Invites 41 Workers

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another provincial immigration draw, inviting 41 workers to move forward under its nominee system. The latest round gives a useful snapshot ...

Alberta AAIP Invites at Least 380 Candidates

Alberta has continued its active provincial immigration selection in September, issuing at least 380 invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Recent draws focused on workers ...

Northwest Territories Invites 105 in Latest NTNP Draw

The Northwest Territories has invited 105 foreign workers to seek territorial nomination for permanent residence through its Employer-Driven Stream. The latest draw highlights how the territory ...

IRCC Clarifies No-Record Letters for Citizenship by Descent

A missing birth or civil record does not always end a Canadian citizenship by descent case. In some situations, IRCC now expects applicants to show both ...

Best Bank Account for International Students in Canada

Choosing the best bank account for international students in Canada can make your first months easier and less expensive. This guide explains what to look for ...

IRCC Invites 733 Provincial Nominees in Express Entry Draw

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw, this time inviting 733 candidates who already had a provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence. The latest round ...

American Families Seek Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Recent changes to Canada’s citizenship law are leading more American families to look at Canadian citizenship by descent for their adult children. For many, the goal ...

BC PNP Invites 714 Skilled Workers in 2026 Draw

British Columbia has held another major provincial immigration draw, inviting 714 skilled workers through the BC Provincial Nominee Program. The round focused on candidates with strong ...

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