Digital nomads seeking entry to Canada under a common work-permit exemption will be subject to increased scrutiny under new rules. The rules come in the form of updated instructions to officers, titled “Temporary residents: Digital nomads,” published on the immigration department’s website on May 26, 2026. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Prior to this […]
More than 13,000 people are known to share the same Canadian ancestor as Beyoncé, according WikiTree—but this is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Through her mother, American singer-songwriter Beyoncé is the sixth great-granddaughter of Acadian resistance leader Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil, who led 193 refugees to Louisiana in 1765. Get a Free Consultation […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]
Canada is introducing quarantine requirements for travellers who have recently been to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, in response to the Ebola outbreak. The quarantine requirement will take effect on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and remain in place until August 29, 2026. As of time of writing, these measures […]
Canada will suspend immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan starting May 27, 11.59 p.m. EDT. Residents of these countries will not be allowed to travel to Canada, even if they hold a temporary resident visa or permanent resident visa, or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). These temporary […]
International students in Canada can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The headline number hasn’t changed since fall 2024 — but the rules around what counts as work, what counts as a break, and how the immigration department tracks compliance have continued to shift […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field to submit language test results on its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) site, in the face of continued applicant confusion. In an article in Global News, a spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office said the change is in the works as part of broader […]
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Are you considering buying your first home in Canada? For many newcomers, understanding how mortgages work, what costs to expect, and how much home you can afford may feel unfamiliar at first. Taking time to learn the basics may help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Join CanadaVisa and TD Bank for a […]
Eligible LGBTQ Americans are being fast-tracked in their applications for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. Some are receiving citizenship certificates in as little as two weeks. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants can expect to wait about a year, as of the time of writing, […]
