The Government of New Brunswick issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates in a series of draws conducted between March 3 and March 6, 2026. Invitations were issued across three NBPNP streams (with draws under some streams featuring multiple pathways), as well as through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), targeting candidates with experience in several priority […]

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Prospective and current Express Entry candidates have multiple different avenues to build eligible work experience for a category—and more easily obtain an ITA in the process, since category-based draws feature some of the lowest cut-off scores of any selection type. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams and categories Following the late February 2026 […]

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Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just two days earlier—and marks the province’s 13th draw of the year […]

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Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added one new sector and seven new occupations to its priority list, reflecting an evolving regional […]

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Foreign workers in Canada thinking of applying for permanent residence under the new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway can prepare some documents in advance. Assess Your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Although the pathway has already launched, according to statements made by Canada’s immigration minister, the government has not published specific […]

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Canada’s immigration department has already launched its one-time measure to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview that the program had been launched quietly, with more details to come in April, as reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian […]

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Top-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent pool composition data and the run of draws that have taken place between March 2 and 5, the number of profiles in the 501-600 scoring […]

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Claresholm has released its updated list of priority sectors (one new), occupations (eight new) and designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. Foreign nationals with a job offer from a designated Claresholm employer in a priority sector or occupation can pursue permanent residence (PR) through this rural immigration pathway—provided they meet […]

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Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Anyone with a DUI—excepting Canadian citizens—could be denied entry to Canada, even if the incident took place decades ago, even if they were never charged […]

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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 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

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Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector and 14 new occupations. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot To […]

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Iranians will be able to renew their work permits, under measures extended by the Canadian federal government. The revised and extended measures, published on the government website on March 4, 2026, are effective from March 1, 2026 through to March 31, 2027, under the Revised temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as […]

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On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming weeks.” Ted Gallivan, who currently serves as interim deputy national security and intelligence advisor to the prime minister, will take over the role. At this […]

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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 5,500 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 397; and Created an Express […]

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Beginning April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens can expect to have their passport applications processed within 30 business days, or receive their passport for free. Individuals who do not have their applications processed within this time frame will be issued a full automatic refunds of their passport fees. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for […]

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Millions of citizens of the United States are now eligible to claim dual citizenship with Canada, and can thereby obtain Canadian passports. Schedule a Free Dual Citizenship Consultation Under the latest Canadian citizenship law, people with Canadian ancestry have automatically become eligible for Canadian citizenship. It doesn’t matter where you were born—and it doesn’t matter whether […]

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Pursuing a one-year diploma, in Canada or abroad, can significantly increase your chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. Particularly when combined with language results and/or Canadian work experience, a one-year diploma can make you a more competitive candidate through a boost to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. […]

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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 (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 508; and Created an […]

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A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade occupations category, which has been identified as a priority category for selection of permanent residents in 2026. Following the removal of Cooks (63200) on February 18, 2026, we can expect that any draws held under the […]

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Indian nationals wishing to study in Canada can now benefit from millions of dollars in scholarship rewards, facilitated study pathways, and even hybrid campuses, with the signing of a new talent strategy between the two nations. Discover your options to study in Canada On the morning of March 2, 2026, the office of Prime Minister […]

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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 264 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 710; and Created an […]

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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has officially opened its second intake window for capped sector applications. Beginning March 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST, employers in capped sectors may submit applications for SINP candidates in the following sectors: Accommodation and food services; Retail trade; and Trucking. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Almost […]

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On March 31, 2026, the Canadian government will raise passport fees for the first time in more than two years. This price increase will impact all passports and travel documents, and related service fees, charged inside Canada and abroad. All relevant fees are expected to rise by 2.7%, in line with the April 2024 All-items […]

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On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Quebec. In only the second draw under […]

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The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer designated by the community, in an eligible occupation. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community […]

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