Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals an increase in invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a draw targeting Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience, the immigration department issued 250 ITAs. To...

Pictou County has announced the sectors and occupations it will prioritize for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026.Located in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait, Pictou County has added a new sector and...

Canada has implemented updated immigration measures specifically for Iranian nationals residing in the country. The new policy, effective from March 1, 2026, until March 31, 2027, allows eligible individuals to apply for a work permit extension if they currently hold...

On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming weeks.” Ted Gallivan, who currently serves as interim deputy national security and...

Canada has recently extended its special measures for Iranian nationals residing in the country, focusing on work permit holders. The new policy, effective until March 31, 2027, allows eligible individuals to apply for work permit extensions under specific conditions:...

Pursuing a one-year diploma, whether in Canada or abroad, can significantly enhance your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. When coupled with language proficiency and/or Canadian work experience, a one-year diploma can...

Millions of citizens of the United States are now eligible to claim dual citizenship with Canada, and can thereby obtain Canadian passports. Under the latest Canadian citizenship law, people with Canadian ancestry have automatically become eligible for Canadian...

Starting April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens will see a significant change in passport processing times. Applications will now be processed within 30 business days, or applicants will receive their passport for free. Individuals whose applications exceed the 30-day...

The immigration department of Canada has recently issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw targeting candidates with French-language proficiency, 5,500 ITAs were issued. To qualify for this draw,...

A significant shift in the selection of foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence is underway under the Express Entry trade occupations category, which has been designated as a priority for the selection of permanent residents in 2026.After the exclusion of...