Taking the Canadian citizenship test is one of the final steps on the path to becoming a Canadian citizen. On March 9, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions for officers assessing citizenship tests, confirming that the online, self-administered form of the test is now the default format. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […]
Studying in Canada in 2026 requires more preparation than in previous years due to major policy changes introduced since 2024. International students must meet stricter financial requirements, obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) in many cases, choose programs carefully for PGWP eligibility, and present well-documented study permit applications. Studying in Canada in 2026 requires more […]
If Katy Perry wanted to relocate to Canada to join Justin Trudeau, she would need to acquire permanent immigration status. If Perry were one of the millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry, she could claim Canadian citizenship by descent, and apply for proof of Canadian citizenship—by far the easiest, most straightforward path to acquire permanent […]
Canada’s immigration department has revealed plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers under the Express Entry system. More specifically, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced their intention to award points to candidates with “job offers and Canadian work experience in high wage occupations…” under the Express Entry system. The […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 362 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742; and Created an […]
St-Pierre-Jolys, a village in Manitoba located 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has released the priority sectors and occupations it is targeting under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) in 2026. This year, one new sector and 10 new occupations have been deemed in demand by St-Pierre-Jolys, and 10 occupations have been removed from the priority […]
This past week, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both its Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified candidates seeking to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility […]
On March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results Manitoba issued a total of […]
Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government. According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to help them meet their labour market needs […]
The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will be eligible for an expedited employer-specific work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Learn […]
