May 15, 2026
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from...
May 15, 2026
Foreign professionals applying for an LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidance for officers. These new rules apply to...
May 15, 2026
Quebec’s New Policy for Temporary Foreign Workers: Prioritizing Permanent Residence ApplicationsCommencing on May 13, 2026, Quebec will give priority to permanent residence applications from temporary foreign workers whose work permits have expired or are close...
May 15, 2026
The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has experienced a significant increase in document inquiries from individuals seeking Canadian ancestry records following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship laws. Bill...
May 14, 2026
Ontario is undergoing a significant transformation of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with all current streams set to be replaced by new ones by May 30. The existing pathways, including the Masters and PhD Graduate streams, Human Capital Priorities, Employer Job...
