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IRCC Proof of Citizenship Review Nears Resolution

IRCC’s recent review of some proof of Canadian citizenship certificates created confusion for many families claiming citizenship by descent. The good news is that the issue ...

IRCC Invites 5,000 French Speakers in Express Entry Draw

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

Super Visa Income Requirement and LICO Explained

This guide explains the super visa income requirement in simple terms, including how LICO for super visa applications works, who counts in family size, what income ...

IRCC Reports Shorter PR and Citizenship Processing Times

IRCC’s latest processing update brings welcome news for many permanent residence and citizenship applicants. Several major streams, including Canadian Experience Class, base PNP, Quebec business cases, ...

Manitoba PNP Candidates May Get Work Permits to 2027

Manitoba workers who are waiting for provincial nomination may soon get more time to stay employed in Canada. Federal MPs in Winnipeg say a new measure ...

Provincial Health Card Guide for Newcomers to Canada

Moving to Canada also means learning how public health coverage works in your new province. This guide explains the provincial health card Canada system, who can ...

IRCC Reports Longer Temporary Residence Wait Times

IRCC’s latest update shows longer waits for many temporary residence applications, including work permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Some categories stayed stable, especially study permits, ...

IRCC Updates Proof of Citizenship Wait to 19 Months

Canada’s proof of citizenship system is facing major pressure. IRCC’s latest update shows processing times have climbed to 19 months, while the backlog has grown to ...

IRCC Updates Express Entry Pool with Fewer Top CRS Scores

IRCC has released a fresh snapshot of the Express Entry pool, showing fewer candidates at the very top of the CRS rankings and a modest drop ...

IRCC Invites 2,000 in Canadian Experience Class Draw

IRCC has opened July with a new Express Entry round for Canadian Experience Class candidates, issuing 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The latest draw ...

IRCC Completes Bill C-3 Citizenship by Descent Review

IRCC has finished reviewing about 6,500 citizenship-by-descent applications filed under Bill C-3 and says final decisions should restart shortly. The review followed concerns about 100 citizenship ...

Express Entry Processing Time After ITA Explained

This guide explains what usually happens after you receive an Invitation to Apply through Express Entry, including the typical express entry processing time, key milestones, common ...

Canada Extends French-Speaking Student PR Route to 2027

Canada has extended a special study-to-permanent-residence route for eligible French-speaking international students outside Quebec. The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot now stays open until August 2027, ...

New Brunswick Extends Private College PR Pathway

New Brunswick has extended a special permanent residence pathway for certain international graduates of two private colleges. The move gives more time to students in eligible ...

IRCC Express Entry PNP Cut-Off Falls to 708

IRCC has opened July with a new Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program candidates, issuing 534 invitations to apply. The minimum CRS score dropped to ...

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