Canada Extends Special Policy for Gaza Visitors
Canada Extends Special Policy for Gaza VisitorsCanada has extended a special policy until March 31, 2028, specifically for individuals from Gaza who hold a Canadian visitor visa from previous special programs. This extension allows them additional time to travel to...
Extended Policy for Foreign Nationals in Gaza to Enter Canada
Foreign nationals who are, or were, in Gaza and who hold an approved Canadian temporary resident visa under previous special measures now have nearly two more years to make the trip. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public...
Northwest Territories Nominee Program: First Immigration Draw Results
Following the transition to an Expression of Interest system in early 2026, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has announced the outcomes of its inaugural immigration draw, which took place on March 25. The selection process resulted in 65 candidates...
Understanding Canadian Citizenship Laws for Americans with Ancestry
Discover how recent changes in Canada's citizenship law have led to thousands of Americans becoming U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight, including their children. If you have a Canadian ancestor, no matter how many generations removed, you and your children may now...
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Invites Over 900 Master’s and PhD Graduates
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has recently conducted a selection round, inviting over 900 international student graduates residing in Canada to apply for provincial nomination under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams. Selection Round Details...
Exciting Changes Coming to Canada’s Express Entry System
Skilled immigrants aiming for permanent residence in Canada may see expedited processing with the upcoming modifications to the Express Entry system. The Canadian government is planning significant changes to prioritize higher-earning workers in the immigration...
New Brunswick Issues Invitations to Skilled Workers in Healthcare and IT
New Brunswick recently issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates in two draws targeting skilled workers in healthcare, information technology (IT), transportation, and manufacturing. Invitations were extended through the New Brunswick Express Entry...
The Role of Canadian Courts in Shaping Immigration Policy
The Debate on Canadian Courts and Immigration PolicyOne of the key debates in Canada revolves around the role of courts in influencing immigration policy. The question at hand is whether judicial decisions should be the primary drivers of immigration standards, a...
Canadian Immigration Application Backlog Declines: Latest Figures Revealed
Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show a continued decrease in the total application backlog, with a reduction of 48,900 since the previous month. As of February 28, IRCC's overall backlog stood at 941,400 applications....
Manitoba Expands Work Permit Access for Rural Employers and Workers
Manitoba has recently joined temporary federal measures, following Nova Scotia and Quebec, to provide eligible rural employers with more flexibility in hiring and retaining temporary foreign workers. The measures, affecting the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign...