Nova Scotia has recently streamlined its provincial immigration pathways, reducing the number of streams under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) from 10 to 4 as of February 18, 2026. The eligibility criteria for all pathways remain the same, now consolidated into...

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Department has recently issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The latest draw targeted candidates in the Physicians with Canadian work experience category, with a...

Individuals nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program in Canada may be eligible for a special closed work permit that allows them to work in the country while their permanent residence application is in process. This work permit is exempt from the Labour Market...

Category 1 Senior managers with Canadian work experienceOccupation | 2021 NOC Code Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities | 00015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services | 00014 Senior managers – health, education,...

As of December 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) faced its highest application backlog of the year, with a steady increase since May. By the end of 2025, the backlog had reached 1,014,700 applications. A significant change noted in IRCC's...

The Canadian federal government is prioritizing three new occupational categories for permanent residence through the Express Entry system: researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience, transport occupations, and military personnel. The minimum work...

Canada's Latest Express Entry DrawRecently, Canada issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system in an unexpected draw that targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score was set at 508, the lowest...

Recent data analysis reveals a significant shift in Canada's Express Entry pool, impacting top-scoring profiles under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Comparing figures from recent draws, it appears that the pool now has nearly 50% fewer high-scoring profiles...

Starting February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders can travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days. This new policy, announced by the People’s Republic of China, covers various purposes such as business, tourism, personal visits, and transit. The visa-free...

Canada’s immigration department has recently published the latest update on processing times for various application types, including permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. Several temporary resident applications have experienced...