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IRCC Clarifies Evidence for Canadian Citizenship by Descent

New guidance shared by IRCC offers helpful clarity for people applying for proof of Canadian citizenship by descent. The key message is that uncertified family records ...

IRCC Opens Work Permit Bridge for Manitoba PNP Candidates

Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to help certain Manitoba provincial nominee candidates keep working legally while they wait for the next step in their ...

IRCC Updates PR and Citizenship Processing Times

IRCC has refreshed its estimated processing times for several permanent residence and citizenship applications. The latest update shows modest improvement in some major streams, including Federal ...

Alberta PNP Adds 200 Nomination Spaces for 2026

Alberta has received 200 extra provincial nomination spaces for 2026, giving the province more room to select workers for permanent residence through the Alberta Advantage Immigration ...

IRCC Lists Proof of Canadian Citizenship Wait at 25 Months

IRCC’s posted processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship has climbed to 25 months, while the inventory has risen above 121,000 files. The increase appears tied ...

Northwest Territories NTNP Allocation Rises to 300 in 2026

The Northwest Territories has received more nomination spaces for 2026, giving employers and foreign workers another chance to move forward through the territorial nominee programme. The ...

ESDC Reports Higher LMIA Processing Times in Most Streams

Canada’s latest LMIA update shows longer processing times in most Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams, with the biggest increase in the high-wage category. At the same ...

Top Universities in Canada for International Students

Canada is home to many world ranked Canadian universities and respected colleges that attract students from around the globe. In this guide, you will learn how ...

Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent Rules

New limits proposed for birthright citizenship in the United States are pushing many Americans to look more closely at family history and nationality rights. At the ...

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 ...

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