Provinces and territories now have greater authority to assess whether Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates intend to reside in their jurisdiction and can become economically established in Canada. As of March 30, 2026, regulatory changes transfer two key assessment responsibilities from the federal government to the provinces and territories (PTs). This means moving forward, PTs […]

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Last year, millions lost their right to Italian citizenship after Italy significantly tightened its citizenship by descent rules, while Canada went in the opposite direction. Since March 2025, Italian citizenship by descent is limited to just two generations. Prior to the change, Italian citizenship extended to anyone descended from a post-1861 Italian citizen. In December […]

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Canada’s new immigration law gives the government broad authority to cancel, suspend, or change immigration documents and applications in bulk. Now that Bill C-12 has received royal assent, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has laid out how these powers will work in practice — and what safeguards are in place. Here’s what you need […]

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Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to help certain foreign nationals in Canada obtain or keep open work permits after their refugee claims are found ineligible for referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The measure is intended to prevent gaps in work authorization while affected individuals […]

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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 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program nominees. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802; and Created an Express […]

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Provincial immigration has risen by a third across the board. In what has been announced this year, the number of nominations for permanent residence allocated to each province and territory by the federal government has increased 31%, relative to the allocation announced for each nominee program at the beginning of 2025. Assess your eligibility for […]

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Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your study permit conditions. Not only does this strategy aid in the accumulation of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, but it can also help build eligibility […]

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Prince Edward Island has conducted its third provincial immigration draw of the year on March 20, issuing invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. According to the PEI Office of Immigration, the province continues to prioritize candidates working in sectors with higher economic impact. This brings the total number of invitations issued by […]

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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates. Candidates were invited if they declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile. Assess your eligibility for enhanced […]

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On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invitations were extended through all four Program streams, with the majority (roughly 44%) going to individuals being considered under stream 3 (regulated professionals). Learn more about your options for immigrating to Quebec […]

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The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Fees will similarly go up for citizenship applications (via the right of citizenship fee) as of March 31, 2026. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law The PR fee changes affect processing fees across every PR category, including […]

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Starting March 31, 2026, Canadians will face higher passport fees for the first time since 2013, followed one day later by the launch of a new processing guarantee that promises automatic refunds when application finalization takes more than 30 business days. The back-to-back changes mark the most significant overhaul of Canada’s passport program in years […]

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Canada’s immigration system has been subject to major reforms, including expansive executive powers over immigration applications, immigration documents, and temporary residents, under a new bill which has just become law. Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other […]

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High-skilled foreign nationals with a job offer from eight specific Canadian companies qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment*-exempt work permit—meaning these companies can facilitate the issuance of employer-specific work permits with greater ease than other employers in Canada. That’s because these eight companies are all participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project, making them eligible […]

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Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top 30 across all five subject areas. A total of six Canadian universities made it into the top 100 for various […]

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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across different regions of the province. The draws targeted candidates under the province’s Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (FW), International Student (IS), and In-Demand […]

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The Vancouver International Airport has just ranked among the top 10 best airports worldwide, in Skytrax’s 2026 World Airport Survey. A wide array of factors contributed to this ranking, including immigration system efficiency, terminal comfort and staff friendliness, and check-in facilities. Out of over 500 airports across the globe, three Canadian transit locations have placed […]

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Getting ready for a high-pressure exam like CELPIP can feel daunting, especially when speaking in a second language. To help you gain confidence and perform at your best, here’s our 8-step guide to strengthen your speaking skills and improve your score. Book a CELPIP Test Date 1. Practice Regularly The most effective way to improve […]

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The Canadian government is set to launch SIN@Entry — a program that will let newcomers get their Social Insurance Number (SIN) online, via their immigration account, before even entering Canada—in the fall of 2027. This program will apply to all newcomers to the country, including foreign workers, international students, and new permanent residents—allowing them to […]

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The latest processing times for temporary residence applications have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with no reported increases to wait times. For wait time improvements, the most notable among the changes (in order), included Super visas: Five-week improvement for submissions from the Philippines, three-week improvement for US-based submissions; Study permits: Four-week […]

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Work experience is one of the most important parts of an Express Entry profile—it is often the single greatest factor contributing to your eligibility for a program, and your competitiveness as a candidate. It’s also where many applicants make costly mistakes that can see their profiles greatly diminished or even thrown out altogether. The problem? […]

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If you’re planning a visit to Canada, it’s important to know that even having a misdemeanour on your record can lead to your being denied entry. Only Canadian citizens are guaranteed entry into Canada. Foreign nationals, including US citizens, may be found inadmissible under Canadian law if they have a past criminal history. Schedule a […]

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Foreign workers currently residing or soon-to-reside in British Columbia (BC), who work for one of two select companies, can facilitate work permits for their spouses or partners—regardless of their compensation or seniority at the company. These two companies are: Lulu Lemon Athletica; and Microsoft Vancouver. Schedule a Free Spousal Work Permit Consultation As of March […]

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The Innovation Stream, which grants employer-specific work permits to eligible high-skilled foreign nationals, has been extended for two more years. Under this steam, foreign nationals can obtain work permits more easily, as the permits do not require Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs).  Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Eligibility for Innovation Stream work permits Innovation […]

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Canada is making it easier for families to qualify for the parents and grandparents super visa by changing how it calculates the minimum income requirement. Starting March 31, 2026, hosts will have more flexibility in how they can meet the financial requirement for the super visa, according to a government announcement.  Get a Free Super […]

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