Between July 5–July 19, the Express Entry pool declined by over 3,500 profiles, and nearly every score band from 421 onward shrank in size, according to the latest data published by Canada’s immigration department. The number of top-scoring profiles fell from 19,136 to 18,644 over this two-week period. See how competitive your Express Entry profile […]
Since Bill C-3 became a law on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans have found they qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. That has led to a surge of applications for Canadian citizenship certificates, in many cases even when applicants have no intention of moving to Canada. There are multiple reports of parents, in particular, […]
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has revealed how it will score candidates vying for nominations for Canadian permanent residence under its three new immigration pathways. The highest ranking candidates will be prioritized to be invited to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). Those who are invited to apply will […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516; and Created an Express Entry […]
Moving to Canada is exciting, but it also comes with everyday challenges, especially if English isn’t your first language.Whether you’re shopping for groceries, returning an item, calling your internet provider, or asking for assistance at a restaurant, strong customer service English can make daily life much easier. Book a PR Language Test with CELPIP The […]
On July 16, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. Among those invited were international student graduates, skilled workers in Manitoba and overseas, and French speakers. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This selection round was the largest held by the MPNP since September 2025, […]
Foreign nationals who have been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days will be barred from entering Canada, effective 11:59 p.m. on July 20, 2026. Private and commercial air carriers flying to Canada must deny boarding to those affected. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence The entry ban, […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 511 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 744; and Created […]
On July 16, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 195 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draw continued the province’s established pattern of targeting candidates already living and working in PEI in occupations experiencing labour shortages. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams So far in 2026, PEI has maintained a consistent draw frequency this […]
If you’re like most people who financed a degree, you’ve likely spent years chipping away at repayment, dealing with interest rates and red tape. Now imagine if your kids could skip most of that. Canadian universities charge international students several times what they charge citizens. For some American families with a Canadian ancestor, a citizenship […]
