Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program Draws 2,555 Foreign Workers
Quebec's Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) recently conducted immigration selections under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing a total of 2,555 invitations across various streams. In the latest draw, invitations were...
Recent Changes in Temporary Resident Processing Times in Canada
Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal significant changes in processing times for various temporary resident applications.Notably, Canada-based study permit applications saw a reduction of two weeks, while US-based super visa...
Canada Outperforms the United States in University Research: Global Report Highlights
Canada has surpassed the United States in university research, as revealed in a recent global report on higher education.Among the top five countries in the MeasuresHE Country 100 report (2026 edition), Canada secured the third position in research, while the U.S....
Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) Set to Return: What You Need to Know
Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) to Resume OperationsThe Quebec government has announced the reinstatement of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for a two-year period. This decision comes after the program was temporarily suspended and subsequently closed in recent...
Connecticut Residents Gain Dual Citizenship Through Canada’s New Law
Almost 300,000 Connecticut residents acquired dual citizenship overnight following Canada's update to its citizenship by descent law. The recent amendments to Canada's Citizenship Act, effective December 15, 2025, removed the generational restriction on inheriting...
Quebec to Reopen Quebec Experience Program for Two-Year Period
Quebec's new Premier has announced the reopening of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for a two-year period, emphasizing the future of immigration to the province. During her inaugural address to the National Assembly of Quebec on May 5, the Premier highlighted the...
Canada’s New Regulations for Immigration Consultants: What You Need to Know
Canada has set July 15, 2026, as the date for a significant overhaul of the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The Canadian law mandates that individuals receiving payment for immigration application...
Understanding Express Entry Invitation Declines: A Comprehensive Analysis
Recent discussions surrounding Express Entry data have brought to light concerns regarding the significant number of permanent residence invitations that are being declined annually and the possibility of some applicants entering the system without genuine intentions...
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Prioritizes Work Permit Holders for Provincial Nomination
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to conduct targeted draws for individuals who have obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial Nominee Program candidates (TPP)....
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program Update: Changes in Immigration Pathways
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has recently announced a significant update affecting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream. Effective May 4, 2026, the program will now only issue...