In June, Gallup found that 33% of Americans are “extremely proud” to be American. That’s the lowest share since Gallup began asking in 2001. Some of those Americans are weighing an exit. If you’re one of them, you’ve likely looked at visas in Lisbon or residency in Mexico. Each comes with a catch. Portugal now […]
Effective November 3, 2026, Express Entry candidates will compete for permanent residence under a new version of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which will award them the higher of Up to 150* points for Canadian work experience; or Up to 100 points for a high-wage job offer. The points awarded for Canadian work experience will […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) received roughly 6,726 proof of citizenship applications requesting urgent processing in the first eight months after Bill C-3 took effect. That’s according to internal IRCC data CIC News obtained through an Access to Information request. The data covers December 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026. Part of this data […]
Borrowing money may be part of managing your finances in Canada. You might consider credit for a major purchase, an unexpected expense or a future goal. Learning how borrowing works may help you explore the options available to you and the costs involved. Some types of borrowing are secured by an asset, such as a […]
Every proof of citizenship application needs two valid pieces of identification to be submitted along with the rest of the package. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses these documents to confirm that you are the person named on the application. This article covers which documents IRCC accepts, which ones it rejects, what to do […]
New Brunswick has selected 63 workers to advance on its Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) immigration track. On Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, the province moved forward with processing applications for endorsement certificates from workers in construction, education, and sales, among other occupations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Workers whose applications are approved will receive […]
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Culturalism (OIM) held two draws on Oct. 9 and Oct. 16, issuing a combined 257 provincial immigration invitations. Of these, 255 were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and two through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation After receiving […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,955 proof of citizenship applications in August, up from 2,420 in July. It’s the strongest month since Canada’s immigration department started posting details about the number of proof of citizenship applications it has finalized over the course of 2026. A proof of citizenship application is how Canadian citizens […]
Prince Edward Island kicked off its October immigration selections with a surprise draw on Oct. 7, followed by another round on Oct. 16, inviting a total of 254 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Both selection rounds targeted workers in occupations and priority sectors considered economically significant to PEI, with graduates of select post-secondary institutions […]
A relative who shares your Canadian ancestry and has confirmed their citizenship through a successful citizenship by descent application can give your own citizenship by descent application a significant head start and substantial benefits. Much of their research, records, and explanations can then carry over to your own claim. Citizenship by descent passes from parent […]
