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BC PNP Invites 500+ Workers in Five Sectors

British Columbia has held a major targeted provincial nomination draw, inviting at least 500 workers in childcare, healthcare, education, veterinary care, and construction trades. The latest ...

Complete LMIA Exempt Work Permit Guide for Canada

This guide explains when a foreign worker may qualify for an LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada, how lmia exemption codes are used, and which common categories ...

IRCC Clarifies Work Permit Exemption for Academic Examiners

Canada has clarified who may enter the country to perform certain academic evaluation duties without first getting a work permit. New IRCC guidance now explains who ...

Quebec Expands Name Corrections for Citizenship by Descent

Applicants claiming Canadian citizenship by descent often discover that Quebec records are the hardest part of the file. Different offices hold different records, older documents follow ...

IRCC Holds First Express Entry Draw in Transport Category

IRCC has held its first Express Entry draw under the reworked Transport category, inviting 300 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The round gives new insight ...

Nova Scotia PNP Adds $1,000 and $2,000 Fees in 2026

Nova Scotia is introducing new application fees for several provincial immigration streams starting September 1, 2026. Workers selected through key NSNP pathways will pay $1,000, while ...

IRCC Reverses C20 Reciprocal Work Permit Restriction

IRCC has reversed a recent change to its officer guidance on reciprocal employment work permits under code C20. The department says the earlier wording was posted ...

IRCC Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates

IRCC has held another Express Entry selection round, this time inviting 5,000 candidates with strong French-language ability to apply for permanent residence. The latest draw came ...

IRCC Reports Longer Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, and most applicants are now facing longer waits for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. ...

How to Write a Super Visa Invitation Letter

This guide explains how to write a strong super visa invitation letter for your parents or grandparents. You will learn what IRCC expects, what details to ...

Canada’s 2025 Citizenship Law May Affect Washington

Canada’s 2025 citizenship law change may have a major effect far beyond its borders. In Washington state, where cross-border family ties with British Columbia go back ...

IRCC Express Entry Pool Shrinks as High CRS Ranges Grow

IRCC has published a new snapshot of the Express Entry pool, showing fewer total profiles overall but stronger numbers in higher CRS ranges. The update offers ...

Newcomer Mortgage Canada Guide for Buying Without Credit

Buying your first home in Canada can feel hard when you are new and have no local credit history. This guide explains how a newcomer mortgage ...

IRCC Express Entry Draw Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates, issuing 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The latest round kept the CRS ...

Alberta AAIP Invites 82 Construction and Agriculture Workers

Alberta has continued to target workers in key industries through its provincial nominee system, issuing 82 invitations in two recent draws for agriculture and construction candidates. ...

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