Federal Skilled Worker

by Ecaterina Andoni

Federal Skilled Trades Program for Permanent Residence

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is one of the main Express Entry options for qualified tradespeople who want permanent residence in Canada. This guide explains who ...

How to Spot Canadian Citizenship by Descent Scams

As interest in Canadian citizenship by descent grows, so does the number of paid services offering help with proof of citizenship applications. Some representatives are qualified ...

IRCC Raises Some PR and Citizenship Processing Times

IRCC has updated its permanent residence and citizenship timelines, and several applicants may now face longer waits. The newest figures show slower processing in some Express ...

Federal Skilled Worker Program Eligibility Guide

This complete guide explains how the Federal Skilled Worker Program works under Express Entry, who qualifies, and how the FSW points system is assessed. You will ...

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 shows Canada is ...

Americans Seek Canadian Citizenship as Trade Tensions Rise

Relations between Canada and the United States have become more tense as trade disputes deepen, yet interest in Canadian status is rising south of the border. ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 140 Immigration Invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another provincial immigration draw, inviting 140 candidates to continue toward permanent residence through the NLPNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The ...

Alberta AAIP Issues 767 Invitations in New Draws

Alberta has released new AAIP draw results, inviting 767 candidates through two immigration pathways in mid-August 2026. Most invitations went to the Alberta Opportunity Stream, while ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent May Affect Americans

More women in the United States are considering a permanent move abroad, and Canada is often near the top of the list. At the same time, ...

IRCC Extends LMIA Grace Period to 90 Days for TFWP Workers

Canada has extended an important grace period for certain in-Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program applicants. Eligible workers can now submit proof of a positive or neutral ...

IRCC Express Entry Pool Shrinks as Top CRS Scores Rise

IRCC has released a new snapshot of the Express Entry pool showing fewer total candidates overall, but more people at the top end of the CRS ...

IRCC Invites 442 PNP Candidates in Express Entry Draw

IRCC has held another Express Entry round for Provincial Nominee Program candidates, issuing 442 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The draw required a high CRS ...

Essential Health Insurance in Canada for New Immigrants

Moving to Canada is exciting, but public health coverage does not always start on day one. This guide explains health insurance in Canada for new immigrants, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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