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by Ecaterina Andoni

IRCC Details Extra PR Admissions for 2026 and 2027

IRCC has introduced a new public page that separates standard permanent resident admissions from extra admissions under two one-time initiatives. This gives applicants a clearer picture ...

IRCC French Express Entry Draw Invites 5,000 at CRS 399

IRCC has held another Express Entry round, this time inviting 5,000 candidates with strong French-language ability. The minimum CRS score dropped to 399, making this one ...

IRCC Proof of Citizenship Backlog Reaches 82,020

New IRCC data shows Canada issued 28,940 proof of citizenship certificates in the first five months of 2026, while 82,020 applications were still waiting for a ...

IRCC Application Inventory Tops 1.5 Million in May

IRCC says its application inventory reached 1,517,770 files by May 31, 2026, covering permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship matters still waiting for a final decision. ...

IRCC Publishes New Waitlisted PR Application Data

Canada has started publishing a new type of permanent residence inventory data: how many PR files are being actively processed now, and how many are being ...

IRCC Express Entry Pool Shrinks After July Draws

IRCC’s latest Express Entry pool update shows a noticeable drop in candidate numbers between July 5 and July 19, especially in higher CRS score ranges. The ...

American Parents Seek Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Canadian citizenship by descent is drawing strong interest from American families, especially parents who want to secure future options for their children. Beyond a passport, proof ...

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Points Grid Released

Ontario has now explained how candidates will be ranked under its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, a provincial pathway tied to permanent residence. The province released ...

IRCC Invites 2,000 CEC Candidates in Express Entry Draw

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

Manitoba PNP Invites 2,146 Candidates in July Draw

Manitoba has held one of its biggest provincial immigration draws in recent months, issuing 2,146 invitations to international graduates, skilled workers, and French-speaking candidates. The latest ...

Canada Bars Foreign Nationals with Recent DRC Travel

Canada has introduced a temporary border measure that blocks certain foreign nationals from entering the country if they have recently been in the Democratic Republic of ...

IRCC Invites 511 PNP Candidates in Express Entry Draw

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw for candidates with a provincial nomination, issuing 511 invitations. The latest round highlights how important Provincial Nominee Program selections ...

PEI PNP Invites 195 in Largest Draw of 2026

Prince Edward Island has held its biggest provincial immigration draw of 2026 so far, inviting 195 candidates through PEI PNP streams tied to local labour needs. ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Can Lower Tuition

A growing number of families are discovering that a Canadian ancestor may do more than preserve family history. In some cases, it can open the door ...

Photo Mistakes Delay Proof of Citizenship Applications

Many proof of citizenship applications are delayed for one avoidable reason: the photo does not meet IRCC rules. As Canada reviews these files more carefully, applicants ...

Alberta PNP Invites 1,167 Candidates in July Draws

Alberta has issued another large round of provincial immigration invitations, with more than 1,100 candidates selected across six draws in early July 2026. The invitations focused ...

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I am Ecaterina Andoni, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R1041367) and founder of EverNorth Canada Immigration Solutions Inc. 

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