Quebec recently issued a total of 2,522 invitations for permanent selection through the province's Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). These invitations were distributed across all four program streams, with the majority, approximately 44%, going to individuals...

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a recent draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, extending invitations to candidates both within the province and overseas. Candidates were selected if they had indicated being directly invited by the...

Canada has recently introduced Bill C-12, a significant immigration reform aimed at enhancing governmental control over immigration, asylum, and border management. The bill grants broader discretionary powers to expedite decision-making processes. Key Changes in Bill...

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadians will experience an increase in passport fees for the first time since 2013. This change will be accompanied by the introduction of a new processing guarantee, ensuring automatic refunds if application finalization exceeds 30...

The government has announced an increase in fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Fees will also see an increase for citizenship applications through the right of citizenship fee starting March 31, 2026. Changes Affecting PR...

Highly skilled foreign nationals with a job offer from select Canadian companies now qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permit. This special provision allows these companies to streamline the process of issuing employer-specific work permits...

Recently, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its latest university rankings by subject, revealing that Canadian universities continue to excel on the global stage. In the top 30 globally, both the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia have...

Canada has recently implemented significant changes to its immigration system through a new bill that has now become law. The bill, known as C-12, grants the Governor in Council extensive powers over immigration applications, documents, and temporary residents. The...

Canada's Express Entry Invitations Surge in 2026Canada has already issued 53,604 Express Entry invitations (ITAs) in the first three months of 2026, a significant increase compared to previous years. This represents nearly half of the total invitations issued in 2025,...

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) recently conducted five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, granting a total of 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to individuals with job offers in high-demand fields across various regions of the province.The draws focused...