Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to help certain foreign nationals in Canada obtain or keep open work permits after their refugee claims are found ineligible for referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The measure is intended to prevent gaps in work authorization while affected individuals […]
Canada Immigration Fees are Rising in 2026! Don’t let a price hike catch you off guard. Starting March and April 2026, IRCC is increasing costs for Permanent Residence, Citizenship, and Passports. Every dollar counts toward your Canadian dream. Budgeting correctly is no longer just a suggestion, it’s a survival skill for your application. Check out […]
Traveling outside Canada on a PGWP, Study, or Work Permit? Discover why your permit isn’t enough for re-entry and how to secure a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) fast. Learn from our recent 6-day approval success story and ensure your summer travel is stress-free. Read our guide on TRV requirements and processing today! Traveling outside Canada […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program nominees. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802; and Created an Express […]
Provincial immigration has risen by a third across the board. In what has been announced this year, the number of nominations for permanent residence allocated to each province and territory by the federal government has increased 31%, relative to the allocation announced for each nominee program at the beginning of 2025. Assess your eligibility for […]
Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your study permit conditions. Not only does this strategy aid in the accumulation of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, but it can also help build eligibility […]
Prince Edward Island has conducted its third provincial immigration draw of the year on March 20, issuing invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. According to the PEI Office of Immigration, the province continues to prioritize candidates working in sectors with higher economic impact. This brings the total number of invitations issued by […]
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates. Candidates were invited if they declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile. Assess your eligibility for enhanced […]
On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invitations were extended through all four Program streams, with the majority (roughly 44%) going to individuals being considered under stream 3 (regulated professionals). Learn more about your options for immigrating to Quebec […]
The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Fees will similarly go up for citizenship applications (via the right of citizenship fee) as of March 31, 2026. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law The PR fee changes affect processing fees across every PR category, including […]
