Immigration to Canada

by Ecaterina Andoni

IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has published fresh temporary residence processing estimates as of July 22, showing mixed movement across work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The ...

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 ...

Best Bank Offers for New Immigrants in Canada

Moving to Canada means making many first decisions, and banking is one of the most important. This guide explains how to compare the best bank offers ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

What Is LMIA in Canada and Why Employers Need It

Trying to understand LMIA Canada rules can feel overwhelming for both employers and foreign workers. This guide explains what a Labour Market Impact Assessment is, why ...

New Canadian Citizenship Rules May Affect Polish Descendants

A little-known change to Canada’s citizenship law may affect families with Polish roots across North America. If a parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor settled in Canada ...

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Ecaterina Andoni

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

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