With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification (if applicable), and re-taking an immigration language test.  Book an immigration language test with CELPIP Given that the proposed reforms are currently working their way through the […]

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Nearly one in every three New Hampshire residents may be dual Canadian-U.S. citizens, after Canada updated its Citizenship Act in December 2025. Compared to the rest of the country, Americans with family ties to states such as New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have a much higher chance of having Canadian ancestry, which comes with the […]

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Ontario has revoked all its provincial pathways to permanent residence, without putting into place any replacements. On May 30, 2026, scheduled legislative changes to Ontario’s provincial regulations took effect, and invalidated each of the immigration streams through which foreign nationals used to be able to qualify for provincial nomination for permanent residence through the Ontario […]

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While most individuals will require a work permit if they wish to work while in Canada, there are certain situations in which one need not be obtained. Business visitors, remote workers for a foreign employer, and international students with work authorization are among those who do not require a permit. Book a Free Consultation to […]

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Ontario has revoked its provincial pathways to permanent residence. As of May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) have been repealed from the provincial regulations. The revocation covers every existing pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. It’s the largest single change to the OINP since the program began. Assess […]

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Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport. And this spring, thousands of Americans have been applying, pushing up processing times dramatically. If you’re not sure whether you have […]

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On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams With this draw, May has […]

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The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote community. Three occupations are eligible for permanent residence (PR) through this initiative, which the province is now referring to as a “temporary stream.” Assess your […]

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International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources. We’ve spoken with international students and compiled must-know highlights along with links to official resources to help set up your phone, bank account, housing, transportation, health insurance, and more. Take our 5-minute […]

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International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment. Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system. Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Studying in Canada right now? Take our 5-minute survey for a chance to win a $20 […]

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Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026. Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker’s work permit to be valid for at least 16 months—a recent stipulation Canada’s immigration department added to spousal open work permit […]

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With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat. Canada’s permanent residence pathways generally require that test results of official immigration language tests be valid at the time a foreign national submits their application for permanent residence. Language test […]

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Profiles in the 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range are being added to Canada’s Express Entry candidate pool at a rate that far exceeds any other group of candidates. Canada’s Express Entry pool grew by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the 501-600 CRS score range alone adding 4,085 profiles, 93% […]

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Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for simple misunderstandings of their residency obligations. Most permanent residents are aware that they can lose permanent resident (PR) status if they fail to meet the requirement of spending two out of five years in Canada. This requirement — to spend 730 days inside Canada in every […]

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On May 26, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications—including work and study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Improvements to wait times have been modest, with many countries seeing stagnant or notably increased timelines. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Here are the most significant changes seen since […]

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When you first arrive in Canada as an international student, you’ll need to complete an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. When the officer questions you, they’re not making small talk: they’re checking that you meet Canada’s entry requirements, which includes confirming you have what the law calls “temporary resident intent.” Take […]

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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 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 409; and Created an […]

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As of May 26, 2026, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) candidates who submitted a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) can now edit their submission without cancelling it. Prior to this change, candidates were required to cancel their WEOI and submit a new one to make changes to their profile—requiring them to pay the WEOI fee […]

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Digital nomads seeking entry to Canada under a common work-permit exemption will be subject to increased scrutiny under new rules. The rules come in the form of updated instructions to officers, titled “Temporary residents: Digital nomads,” published on the immigration department’s website on May 26, 2026. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Prior to this […]

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More than 13,000 people are known to share the same Canadian ancestor as Beyoncé, according WikiTree—but this is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Through her mother, American singer-songwriter Beyoncé is the sixth great-granddaughter of Acadian resistance leader Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil, who led 193 refugees to Louisiana in 1765. Get a Free Consultation […]

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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 (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]

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Canada is introducing quarantine requirements for travellers who have recently been to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, in response to the Ebola outbreak. The quarantine requirement will take effect on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and remain in place until August 29, 2026. See your eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence […]

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Canada will suspend immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan starting May 27, 11.59 p.m. EDT. Residents of these countries will not be allowed to travel to Canada, even if they hold a temporary resident visa or permanent resident visa, or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). These temporary […]

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International students in Canada can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The headline number hasn’t changed since fall 2024 — but the rules around what counts as work, what counts as a break, and how the immigration department tracks compliance have continued to shift […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field to submit language test results on its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) site, in the face of continued applicant confusion. In an article in Global News, a spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office said the change is in the works as part of broader […]

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