Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 576 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 734; and Created […]
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Florida has been a magnet for sun-seekers, and this includes millions of Canadians over the years. If your family tree runs back to Canada, that history could reach you in a way you never expected. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship More than a hundred thousand Floridians may carry Canadian […]
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On September 10, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 36 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations, issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), open the door for selected candidates to advance toward Canadian permanent residence (PR) as provincial nominees. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]
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In late July, the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research surveyed 1,165 American adults. Of those, 72% said America is heading in the wrong direction. The same poll found 48% have hardly any confidence in the people running the executive branch. For Congress, that figure was 53%. Only a third of adults approve of […]
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On September 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited no fewer than 429 workers in care-related and construction trades occupations to apply for provincial nomination. Care-focused selections included workers across three areas: childcare, healthcare, and veterinary care. Invited candidates may submit an application for provincial nomination, and if successful, apply for permanent residence […]
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Between September 1–9, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 722 workers with Alberta job offers to apply for provincial nomination. Of these, the occupation-specific invitations went to 96 tech workers and 51 healthcare workers. Those invited can respond by applying for provincial nomination, and if nominated, can apply to the federal government for permanent […]
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On September 10, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 508 invitations to Manitoba graduates; and spouses of Manitoba graduates. The province also invited 233 healthcare workers; 11 francophones; and 41 strategically recruited candidates. Candidates who receive Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) have 60 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination to […]
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You just found out you’re likely a Canadian citizen by descent, through a parent, grandparent, or an ancestor further back. Many people in this position turn to a licensed immigration lawyer for help. A lawyer can bring clarity to a complicated case, catch errors before Canada’s immigration department does, tell you which documents will hold […]
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Employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were facing longer waits for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under nearly every stream in August, with some delays growing by more than two months. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program posted the only improvement, with processing times falling by a modest two days. Schedule a Free Work […]
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As of September 3, a new application for proof of Canadian citizenship takes 33 months to process. That’s an eight-month jump from the August estimate. With more than 136,000 people in the queue, new Canadians by descent face close to three years before they can prove their status and access the rights that come with […]
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The Canadian federal government has granted foreign workers increased authorization to study without the need for a study permit. On September 9, 2026, the immigration department published a temporary policy which exempts work permit holders from the usual requirements for being authorized to study without a study permit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Under […]
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If you’ve recently learned that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, that means you could be entitled to everything that comes with that status: the right to live, work, and travel freely in Canada, and to pass citizenship on to your own children. But if you’re married, one question comes up almost immediately: does any […]
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The University of Waterloo (UW) has taken seventh place in global rankings for university entrepreneurship. This marks the first time a Canadian institution has scored among the top 10, in a report published by PitchBook, an independent venture capital research firm. Plan your journey to permanent residence with CanadaVisa+ UW was the top-scoring university outside […]
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A free live webinar with CanadaVisa, World Education Services (WES), and CELPIP. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT). Online. Canada’s immigration system favours people who are ready. That means a recognized language score, an evaluated credential, and a clear idea of which pathway actually fits your profile. Join three organizations […]
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Say your mother’s mother was born in Quebec. Say your father’s father’s father was born in Ontario. Both were Canadian. Either one could anchor your claim. Almost everyone picks the grandmother. The logic looks sound—fewer names, fewer records, fewer places for the paperwork to break. You want the short version of a long project. Three […]
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Since Canada expanded citizenship by descent, hundreds of thousands of people have started looking into whether they’re already Canadian. A market of paid help has grown alongside them, and some of it makes promises no one can deliver. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship This article covers: What an immigration […]
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If one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the moment you were born, you’re probably a Canadian citizen right now — even if you’ve never lived in Canada, held a Canadian passport, or ever thought of yourself as anything other than American. It does not matter if that parent moved out decades ago, […]
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On September 4, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its provincial nominee program. These invitations allow candidates to take the next step toward obtaining Canadian permanent residence (PR) as provincial nominees. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation As of June 9, 2026, many provincial nominees who apply for PR […]
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Be it the gold rush of 1848 or the lure of Hollywood, the most populous state in the U.S. is known for attracting people from around the world. Migration has always been a key part of California’s growing population. As a matter of fact, native-born Californians didn’t outnumber those who migrated from elsewhere until 2010. […]
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The region will be advancing up to 85 French-speaking foreign nationals with local job offers, according to a post by Greater Sudbury Economic Development on its news web page on August 27, 2026. Foreign nationals who are selected can apply to the federal government for permanent residence through Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Schedule a […]
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Canada’s immigration department released updated permanent residence (PR) and citizenship processing times on September 3, showing lengthening wait times for several application types. Three categories saw processing times rise by one month—the largest increase recorded in the update: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry); Spousal sponsorship outside Canada, outside Quebec; and Search of citizenship […]
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As of September, new applicants for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate will have to wait 33 months for a decision. The federal tool that tracks processing times was updated on September 3, showing that the wait time for this application type has increased by eight months when compared to the previous month. In August, […]
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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 3,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475; and Created […]
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September 14–15 will be the last chance this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors to support their workers for provincial immigration. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has set aside 550 provincial immigration spaces, to be doled out on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a post on SINP Processing Statistics web page on […]
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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 229 ITAs in a draw for physicians with Canadian work experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 198; and Created an […]
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