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IRCC Data Shows Express Entry Growth in 501 to 600 CRS Range

Canada’s Express Entry pool became even more competitive in late May, with almost all recent net growth coming from candidates scoring between 501 and 600 CRS ...

Canada PR Residency Obligation Rules Affect Newcomers

Canadian permanent residents do not keep their status automatically just because they landed in Canada once or still hold an expired PR card. IRCC and CBSA ...

IRCC Work Permit Processing Times Rise Again

IRCC’s latest update shows that temporary resident processing times are shifting again, with work permit timelines rising in several key countries and only limited improvement elsewhere. ...

What CBSA Asks International Students at the Border

International students do not simply land in Canada and walk through the airport. At the border, a CBSA officer must confirm identity, documents, finances, study plans, ...

IRCC Invites 4,500 French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw for candidates with strong French ability, issuing 4,500 invitations at a CRS cut-off of 409. The latest round shows ...

Alberta AAIP Lets Candidates Edit WEOI and Seek Refunds

Alberta has changed how its Worker Expression of Interest system works under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Candidates can now edit an existing submission instead of ...

IRCC Tightens Guidance for Digital Nomads in Canada

Canada has tightened its guidance for digital nomads entering as visitors. Officers may now ask for clearer proof that a traveller earns income only from outside ...

Common Law Partner Canada Requirements Explained

Understanding common-law partner sponsorship in Canada can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to prove a real relationship to IRCC. This guide explains common-law partner ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Through Acadian Ancestry

This article explains how some people may discover a claim to Canadian citizenship through ancestry, including the same Acadian family line linked to Beyoncé. It outlines ...

IRCC Invites 3,000 in CEC Express Entry Draw at CRS 518

IRCC has held a new Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates after a four-week gap, issuing 3,000 invitations with a CRS cut-off of 518. ...

Canada Pauses Travel Documents for Ebola Risk Countries

Canada has announced a temporary suspension of certain immigration travel documents for residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo because of Ebola-related ...

Canada Maintains 24-Hour Off-Campus Work Cap in 2026

Canada’s off-campus work rules for international students remain strict in 2026. Eligible students can usually work up to 24 hours a week during regular study terms ...

IRCC to Add PGWP Language Test Field to Portal

IRCC says it plans to update the post-graduation work permit portal by adding a dedicated place for language test results, after many graduates were confused about ...

How IRCC Reviews Study Permit Applications After Submission

After you submit a Canadian study permit application, most of the process happens out of sight. IRCC reviews your file for completeness, checks whether you meet ...

LGBTQ Americans See Faster Canadian Citizenship Proof

Canada is reportedly speeding up some proof of citizenship applications from LGBTQ Americans with Canadian ancestry, especially where applicants may face hardship or risk. While standard ...

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