Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Anyone with a DUI—excepting Canadian citizens—could be denied entry to Canada, even if the incident took place decades ago, even if they were never charged […]
Family reunification is one of the most meaningful aspects of Canada’s immigration system. Programs like the Canada Super Visa allow parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to spend extended time with their loved ones in Canada. Grandma Ari ’s story is a powerful example of how careful planning, strong documentation, and a […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]
Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector and 14 new occupations. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot To […]
Iranians will be able to renew their work permits, under measures extended by the Canadian federal government. The revised and extended measures, published on the government website on March 4, 2026, are effective from March 1, 2026 through to March 31, 2027, under the Revised temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as […]
On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming weeks.” Ted Gallivan, who currently serves as interim deputy national security and intelligence advisor to the prime minister, will take over the role. At this […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 397; and Created an Express […]
Beginning April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens can expect to have their passport applications processed within 30 business days, or receive their passport for free. Individuals who do not have their applications processed within this time frame will be issued a full automatic refunds of their passport fees. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for […]
Millions of citizens of the United States are now eligible to claim dual citizenship with Canada, and can thereby obtain Canadian passports. Schedule a Free Dual Citizenship Consultation Under the latest Canadian citizenship law, people with Canadian ancestry have automatically become eligible for Canadian citizenship. It doesn’t matter where you were born—and it doesn’t matter whether […]
Pursuing a one-year diploma, in Canada or abroad, can significantly increase your chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. Particularly when combined with language results and/or Canadian work experience, a one-year diploma can make you a more competitive candidate through a boost to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. […]
