Saskatchewan Employers: Last Chance for Provincial Immigration Support
Don't miss the final opportunity this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors to assist their workers with provincial immigration.The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has allocated 550 provincial immigration spaces on a first-come, first-served...
Can American Records Prove Canadian Citizenship by Descent?
Discovering your Canadian heritage through American records can be a complex process, especially when seeking proof of citizenship by descent. While American documents can establish your identity and parent-child link in each generation, proving Canadian ancestry...
Canada Express Entry System: Recent ITA Trends
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been actively issuing invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw specifically for physicians with Canadian work experience, the immigration department issued 229 ITAs....
Québec Invites 790 Skilled Workers for Permanent Residence
Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) recently conducted immigration selections under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing a total of 790 invitations across various streams. The majority of invitations were extended to...
Canada Closes Permanent Residence Pathways for Hongkongers
The opportunity for eligible Hongkongers to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) has officially ended, with no further applications being accepted after August 31, 2026, as per an immigration department announcement released on August 28.Applications submitted...
Updated Timelines for Temporary Residence Applications in Canada
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revised processing times for various temporary residence applications, showing decreased wait times across several categories.Key highlights of the latest update from IRCC include:Work permits:...
Understanding Canadian Tax Obligations for Americans with Dual Citizenship
Discovering that you are a Canadian citizen by descent may raise questions about potential tax responsibilities to Canada. However, under the new citizenship law effective December 2025, many Americans became eligible without facing immediate tax obligations to...
Understanding the Latest Changes in Canada’s Express Entry Pool
The Express Entry pool saw a slight decline of 186 profiles between August 16 and August 30, with a notable drop in the 351–400 CRS band, as per the recent data from Canada's immigration department. Conversely, the number of high-scoring Express Entry profiles rose...
The Impact of the US-Canada Trade War on Lake Ontario and Citizenship Applications
On August 27, the US president signed an executive order directing federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Prime Minister Mark Carney responded, highlighting the historical significance of the name Lake Ontario, which predates both Canada and the...
Latest Express Entry Draws: IRCC Invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates, the immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs.To be...