Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process their application. New program instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirm that these documents are not required under the Immigration and Refugee Protection […]
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In the second quarter after Canada changed its citizenship law, the processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates has increased to 12 months. In July 2025, it was five months. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship The increase can be chalked up to Americans, millions of whom are now […]
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently closed the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry (POE). The crossing (which would previously open seasonally) has been out of service since May 2020. The May 11 announcement formalizes a closure that began as a temporary COVID-19 measure. The CBSA extended the suspension several times over […]
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On May 12, Canada’s immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps in processing time. This update saw the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) queue increase by over 6,000 applicants, and the base PNP inventory by more than […]
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His Toronto fans would surely affirm Elton John’s recent claim of being “Canadian.” After all, though he holds only British citizenship, John’s been partnered with his husband, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish, for over three decades, and he and Furnish have two children together, both Canadian citizens. While likely to grant John’s claim of being Canadian […]
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Public libraries in Canada are often described as “community hubs,” but for newcomers, they can be something even more powerful: a gateway to belonging. From language learning to employment support, today’s libraries offer far more than books: they provide practical tools, social connections, and trusted information that help people build a new life. Here’s a […]
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If you’re planning to attend the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, taking place in Montreal, Quebec, between May 22–24, you may be denied entry if you have a criminal record. With less than two weeks until the event kicks off, deemed rehabilitation—if applicable to your circumstances—provides the best path toward overcoming criminal inadmissibility. Schedule […]
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Regardless of where in the world you were born, if even one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the time of your birth, you inherited the right to Canadian citizenship. As a Canadian citizen by descent, you have the same right to citizenship as Canadian citizens born in Canada. With copies of the […]
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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 380 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 798; and Created an […]
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Trans Americans with Canadian ancestry have been receiving expedited processing of their applications for Canadian citizenship certificates. Proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, which are provided to individuals who qualify as Canadian citizens on the basis of their ancestry, have become a hot commodity this year in the United States, following changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act […]
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New Brunswick issued a total of 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued across three New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams as well as through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The May […]
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The Canadian province of New Brunswick has seen genealogy-related requests quadruple after Canada passed a bill that made millions of Americans eligible for Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025, eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. Anyone born before that date can now claim Canadian citizenship, provided they can […]
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Between May 5–6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited more candidates to apply for provincial nomination, through both its Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) categories. The province issued no less than 341 invitations to apply (ITAs) across both categories, with the majority issued through SI to care-based, education, and construction professionals. […]
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On April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). In its fourth draw under the program this year, the province issued 2,555 total invitations to foreign workers across the Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated […]
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This spring, thousands of Americans have found what they believe might be the perfect backup plan: a Canadian passport. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for people born before December 15, 2025, making millions of Americans eligible for dual citizenship overnight. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for a Canadian […]
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On May 7, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its largest draw of the year, through which over 900 candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs). This selection round focused on teachers and assistants, as well as those directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) latest temporary resident processing times update shows notable movement for various application types. The largest decreases in wait time across all application types was seen for Canada-based study permit applications (two weeks) and US-based super visa submissions (12 days). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation On the other hand, […]
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Canada has ranked higher than the United States in university research, in a new global report on higher education. Plan your journey for Canadian permanent residence Of the top five overall ranked countries in the MeasuresHE Country 100 report (2026 edition), Canada scored third in research, the U.S. fourth: The Research score is intended to […]
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Close to 300,000 Connecticut residents became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight when Canada updated its citizenship by descent law. The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act, which came into force on December 15, 2025, abolished the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for anyone born before that date. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of […]
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Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing. This exclusive webinar brings together WES (World Education Services) and Prometric (CELPIP) to show you exactly what Canadian employers […]
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A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community. For some, a short-term rental may be a good option. For others, a longer stay rental may […]
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The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open for a two-year period, according to an announcement made by Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette. The PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise) had been an especially popular pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with Quebec study and/or work experience, prior to its suspension in October of 2024 and […]
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Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an immigration application or providing immigration advice must be licensed by a government authorized body: […]
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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in one of three sectors. All new ITAs will be issued to individuals working in occupations falling under […]
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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial Nominee Program candidates (TPP). All candidates who received a Manitoba Support Letter can expect to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for provincial nomination in […]
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