Canada has extended the validity period for holders of active permits issued under the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program until November 30, 2026. The RABC Program, which lets eligible individuals bypass a port of entry when crossing into Canada through select remote border areas, will now close on December 1. Assess your eligibility for […]
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The federal government has taken the first step in advancing a four-pronged approach to changing which skilled workers get prioritized for Canadian permanent residence (PR) in 2027. As part of public consultations, the government has published a survey—set to run from August 4–September 1, 2026—which highlights the following four focus areas: United States H-1B visa […]
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One of the first practical decisions many international students face is how to manage their money in Canada. Should you open a Canadian bank account? Do you need a credit card? What documents might be required? Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now The answers may depend on your personal circumstances, but understanding the […]
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If you are planning to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government, there is one document that can greatly help your case. A cover letter may not be listed in the document checklist, but there are some scenarios where submitting one is highly recommended. We asked Reena Sandhu, an immigration lawyer at […]
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You have your great-grandfather’s baptismal record, but it is a photocopy, not a certified one, and you are not sure it will count. New IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) guidance suggests certification is not the thing an officer checks first. The source is. That guidance comes from a presentation the department delivered to the […]
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The federal government will provide work permits to up to 2,700 temporary foreign workers in Manitoba, including to workers who have lost their status, or who might otherwise have been at risk of losing their authorization to work in Canada. Open work permits will be issued under a temporary public policy, the “Manitoba Workforce Transition […]
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On August 10, Canada’s immigration department refreshed its processing time estimates for various permanent residence (PR) and citizenship application types, revealing improvements across several categories. Most notably, those seeking PR under Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) now face shorter wait times. See how competitive your Express […]
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The federal government has granted the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) 200 additional nomination slots for 2026, allowing more workers to be selected for permanent residence this year. The AAIP’s total nomination allocation now stands at 6,603 for the year, up from 6,403, with stream-by-stream allocations adjusted to reflect the change. Assess your eligibility for […]
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As of August 10, the wait for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate has soared to 25 months. The federal government’s tool that tracks processing times shows the current estimate has jumped significantly from July, when it was 19 months. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship As recently as May, […]
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The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has received 103 additional nomination spaces from the federal government for 2026. This raises the territory’s allocation for the year from 197 to 300 nominations, matching the total it reached by the end of 2025 following two increases. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams As a result of […]
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Wait times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have increased across nearly all streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), ranging from one to nine days. Breaking from the broader trend, the permanent resident stream of the TFWP saw a nearly two-week decline in LMIA wait time. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Employment […]
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On Thursday, August 6, US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship, months after the Supreme Court struck down his broader attempt to do the same. One order expands the categories of people the administration says are ineligible for automatic citizenship at birth, including children connected to foreign governments or […]
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On August 6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited no fewer than 500 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through an occupation-specific draw targeting priority workers. The province selected “highly qualified workers” across a variety of in-demand sectors, including those in construction trades, healthcare, and childcare occupations. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]
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For the first time, the Canadian federal government has published the specific eligibility criteria for foreign nationals to be authorized to work without a permit as academic examiners. According to updated instructions to officers published on the government website on July 31, 2026, an examiner must “be a senior academic or industry professional with an […]
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You find your great-grandmother twice. Once in a parish baptism register from 1903, where the priest wrote Marie Thibodeau. Once on a Quebec marriage license from 1924, where the clerk wrote Mary Thibodeaux. A citizenship by descent claim needs a document trail proving an unbroken chain of descent, and that discrepancy in name spellings can […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 300 ITAs in a draw for candidates eligible under IRCC’s new Transport category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470; and […]
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As of September 1, foreign nationals wishing to immigrate through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program’s (NSNP’s) worker streams must pay a $1,000 application fee. The provincial government will also be introducing an application fee for its entrepreneur stream, to the tune of $2,000, with the same effective date. Assess your eligibility for enhanced provincial […]
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Canada’s immigration department has walked back a rule change that would have limited reciprocal employment work permits to workers already employed outside Canada. The change, which had been conveyed through the publication of updated instructions to officers on the department’s website on July 29, 2026, “was posted in error due to a version control issue […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 391; and Created an Express Entry […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates on August 5, revealing longer waits across most application categories. Of the increases seen in IRCC’s latest wait time refresher, the most notable include A 14-week surge in work permit processing for applications from Pakistan; A one-week increase in study permit processing for […]
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From Blaine to Sumas, a string of Washington towns sits so close to the Canadian border that generations of cross-border families – and their influence – are simply part of the community. As a matter of fact, Point Roberts, a Washington town, can only be reached by land through Canada — residents leave the U.S., […]
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The Express Entry pool contracted by more than 2,400 profiles between July 19–August 3, despite an increase of over 1,500 candidates in the 501–600 CRS score range, according to the latest data provided by Canada’s immigration department. Declines occurred across all ranges up to 470, while growth was recorded in almost every range above that […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516; and Created an Express Entry candidate […]
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Alberta held two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, with both rounds focused on workers in priority sectors. In total, the province issued 82 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its dedicated Express Entry Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams With these selection rounds, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program […]
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can now apply for a citizenship certificate under Canada’s new citizenship by descent law, you may have spent a considerable amount of time preparing your application. You’ve gathered the documents. You’ve filled out the forms. Before you seal the envelope, check your application package one more […]
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