You’ve just realized that you might be eligible for Canadian citizenship based on your ancestry. The next natural step is to start collecting the right documentation so you can submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada’s citizenship department. When collecting the required birth certificates, you might often be faced with two […]
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has extended a total of 743 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to AAIP candidates working in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. The AAIP issued these invitations over the course of seven provincial immigration draws over the period of June 5–June 15, 2026. Assess your eligibility for […]
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Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings, with Queen’s University and the University of Alberta both landing in the global top 10. A university’s overall rank is based on its alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as no poverty, climate action, and gender equality. Plan your […]
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Ontario has launched the first set of pathways to permanent residence as part of its overhaul of its provincial immigration program. According to an announcement published on its webpage, on June 26, 2026, Ontario dropped regulatory amendments detailing how foreign nationals can qualify for provincial nomination for permanent residence under the newly launched Ontario Workforce […]
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For many newcomers, buying a home in Canada may come with a lot of questions especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding how mortgages work, the different options available and what lenders may look for can help you feel more prepared as you begin the homebuying journey. Whether you are planning to buy soon or […]
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Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you’re eligible, there are some things you need to know before you apply. Document collection for proof of citizenship is often the hardest and most time-consuming part of the process. Check Your Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship Candidates who base their document search […]
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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 4,000 ITAs in a draw for Healthcare and Social Services candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475; and Created an […]
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s latest processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) shows significant movement. While LMIA wait times increased for nearly all streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the permanent resident (PR) stream saw a nearly one-month improvement. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation ESDC, the federal department […]
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On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for work permit applicants. The most notable improvements since June 17 are as follows: Work permits: record low for in-Canada work permits (144 days) in 2026; down by seven weeks for Nigeria, Super visas: down by over a […]
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New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results. The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers cross-reference the applicant’s photographs to validate language test results. Book an Immigration Language Test with CELPIP Officers must now also perform an in-depth search of […]
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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 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 223; and Created […]
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On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has halted decisions on citizenship by descent files, and is reviewing the files of people who have already been issued citizenship certificates. “Those that are deemed to be okay are being told [they’re] fine,” Diab said. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for or Protecting […]
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When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn’t open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection. Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter’s name on it. Find out if your family lineage qualifies and get a free consultation with […]
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Quebec will re-open intake for capped family sponsorship applications on July 2, 2026. Over a two-year period, the province will accept a maximum of 15,700 applications for undertakings to sponsor family members for permanent residence: 13,300 for spouses, and 2,400 for parents or grandparents. Dependent children aged 18 or older will no longer be subject […]
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From May 24 to June 21, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles grew at a rate 4,400% faster than the overall pool. The overall Express Entry pool grew by 0.33%, while the number of candidates scoring 501 or higher increased by 14.64%. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The 501–1,200 range accounted […]
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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 4,000 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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Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but finding your first job can be one of the biggest challenges. Many skilled immigrants arrive with impressive qualifications and years of experience, yet struggle to get interview calls (remember to practice your conversational English, for your CELPIP test as well as your job interviews!). In many cases, […]
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Canada has clarified police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The clarifications come in the form of updated instructions to officers published on the immigration department’s website. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The updated instructions specify that the applicant’s police certificate for their current […]
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If one of your great-grandparents was Canadian, you may now be a Canadian citizen—even if you, your parents, and your grandparents were all born abroad, and no one in the family has held a Canadian passport in generations. If you can prove your relation to your Canadian great-grandparent, you can apply for the document 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 955 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 730; and Created an […]
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Many individuals from Uganda who had faced imminent removal from Canada will be given a second chance at obtaining protected person status. New measures announced on June 19 apply to Ugandan nationals and former residents of Uganda who received a final negative decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19, 2026, on one of the […]
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On June 18, Prince Edward Island held its largest draw of 2026, inviting 182 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to in-province candidates working in high-demand occupations and sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw details The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to apply (ITA) […]
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A proof of citizenship certificate is the document that confirms you’re already Canadian. IRCC currently takes about 15 months to process one, and that wait has climbed as hundreds of thousands of people, many of them Americans newly eligible under Bill C-3, have joined the queue since the law took effect in December 2025. For […]
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On June 18, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 124 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Candidates invited in this round had declared that they were directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative, or that […]
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Some of the new Canadians asked to surrender their citizenship certificates last week have already been told they can keep them, in a quick reversal by Canada’s citizenship department. Less than a week after the federal government asked flagged applicants to hand back their certificates for review, it has begun reversing those requests, issuing “revalidation […]
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