A strategy to expedite Canadian permanent residence involves one spouse working while the other studies. If a foreign national pursues studies in Canada, their spouse can work on a spousal open work permit. This approach can make the non-studying spouse a more...

Recent discussions surrounding the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 do not provide the complete picture.While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do state the temporary closure of new applications for the program...

British Columbia Raises Application Fee for Skills Immigration CategoryBritish Columbia has recently announced an increase in the application fee for its Skills Immigration category, raising it from $1,475 to $1,750.Effective January 22, 2026, the new fee will be...

In its inaugural year, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) successfully facilitated over a thousand newcomers in obtaining permanent residency (PR) and integrating into 14 of Canada's burgeoning communities. The RCIP is poised to continue supporting the...

Canada and the United States (US) both made significant changes to their immigration policies in 2025, but the approaches taken by each country were vastly different.The US, under the leadership of Donald Trump, adopted a protectionist stance by reducing the number of...

Canada’s labor market in 2026 is influenced by long-term worker shortages due to an aging population, housing construction, healthcare demand, and ongoing digitalization. Employers in various industries are prioritizing candidates with practical experience, recognized...