Delays in Canadian Citizenship Certificate Processing Explained
As of August 10, the processing time for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate has reached 25 months, a significant increase from the previous estimate of 19 months in July.Previously, in May, the processing time was 12 months, indicating a doubling of the wait...
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: 200 Additional Nomination Slots Granted for 2026
The government has increased the nomination slots for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) by 200 for 2026, providing more opportunities for workers to obtain permanent residence this year.The total nomination allocation for the AAIP in 2026 now stands at...
Northwest Territories Nominee Program 2026 Updates
Northwest Territories Nominee Program 2026 UpdatesThe Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has recently received an additional 103 nomination spaces from the federal government for the year 2026. This increase brings the territory's total allocation to 300...
Understanding Recent Changes in Birthright Citizenship Policies
Recent developments in birthright citizenship policies have sparked significant discussions and debates. On Thursday, August 6, significant executive orders were signed by the US government, aiming to narrow the scope of birthright citizenship. These orders come after...
Understanding Changes in LMIA Processing Times in Canada
Recent data shows that wait times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have fluctuated across various streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in Canada. While most streams experienced an increase in processing times, the permanent resident...
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program: Latest Selection Draw Details
Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited over 500 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through an occupation-specific draw targeting priority workers.The province selected highly qualified workers across various in-demand...
Canada Unveils New Regulations for Work Permit Exemption for Academic Examiners
Recently, the Canadian federal government has released detailed eligibility criteria for foreign nationals to work as academic examiners without a permit for the first time. The updated guidelines, effective July 31, 2026, state that examiners must be senior academics...
Canada Express Entry System: Latest ITA Updates
Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal an increase in invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department recently issued 300 ITAs in a draw for candidates eligible under IRCC's new Transport...
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program Fee Changes
Effective September 1, foreign nationals seeking immigration through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program's worker streams will be required to pay a $1,000 application fee. The entrepreneur stream will also introduce a $2,000 application fee on the same date.The...
Updates on Temporary Residence Processing Times in Canada
Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal extended processing times for temporary residence applications. The latest data shows significant delays in various categories:A 14-week increase in work permit processing for applicants...