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New Brunswick issues more than 140 invitations across Express Entry and AIP draws

New Brunswick issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates in two draws conducted between March 30 and April 1, 2026, targeting skilled workers in healthcare, information technology (IT), transportation, and manufacturing. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results
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New Brunswick issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates in two draws conducted between March 30 and April 1, 2026, targeting skilled workers in healthcare, information technology (IT), transportation, and manufacturing. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results […]

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April 22, 2026/by Ali

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Processing times drop for work permit and Express Entry applicants

Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal the total application backlog has continued its downward trend, decreasing by 48,900 since last month. As of February 28, IRCC’s overall backlog consisted of 941,400 applications. Compared to January 31, the most notable shifts (in order) included An 11% decrease for the work permit
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Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal the total application backlog has continued its downward trend, decreasing by 48,900 since last month. As of February 28, IRCC’s overall backlog consisted of 941,400 applications. Compared to January 31, the most notable shifts (in order) included An 11% decrease for the work permit […]

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April 21, 2026/by Ali

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Saskatchewan has already used one quarter of its 2026 nomination allocation

The Government of Saskatchewan has released data regarding the number of nominations issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to date in 2026. As of the time of this writing, the SINP has issued approximately 26% of its allotted nominations for the year (4,761). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Saskatchewan updates these
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The Government of Saskatchewan has released data regarding the number of nominations issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to date in 2026. As of the time of this writing, the SINP has issued approximately 26% of its allotted nominations for the year (4,761). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Saskatchewan updates these […]

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April 21, 2026/by Ali

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Newfoundland and Labrador holds third provincial immigration selection round of 2026

On April 13, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted another round of invitations across both of its provincial immigration pathways. A total of 210 invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This marks the province’s third invitation round in
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On April 13, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted another round of invitations across both of its provincial immigration pathways. A total of 210 invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This marks the province’s third invitation round in […]

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April 21, 2026/by Ali

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Manitoba expands work permit access for rural employers and workers under TFWP measures

Manitoba has become the third province, following Nova Scotia and Quebec, to opt into temporary federal measures, giving eligible rural employers more flexibility to hire and retain temporary foreign workers. The measures, which impact the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), took effect on April 14, 2026, and will remain in place
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Manitoba has become the third province, following Nova Scotia and Quebec, to opt into temporary federal measures, giving eligible rural employers more flexibility to hire and retain temporary foreign workers. The measures, which impact the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), took effect on April 14, 2026, and will remain in place […]

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April 21, 2026/by Ali

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British Columbia holds April draw, issues invitations to entrepreneurs

On April 14, British Columbia (BC) held a new selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category. Candidates were selected for their ability to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
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On April 14, British Columbia (BC) held a new selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category. Candidates were selected for their ability to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) […]

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April 20, 2026/by Ali

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As droves of Americans apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, processing times have doubled

Four months ago, millions of Americans became Canadian citizens. Today, those applying for their proof of citizenship certificates are waiting twice as long as they would have a year ago. The reason isn’t bureaucratic slowdown or staffing cuts. It’s a law that passed in December 2025, and the millions of U.S. citizens who suddenly realized
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Four months ago, millions of Americans became Canadian citizens. Today, those applying for their proof of citizenship certificates are waiting twice as long as they would have a year ago. The reason isn’t bureaucratic slowdown or staffing cuts. It’s a law that passed in December 2025, and the millions of U.S. citizens who suddenly realized […]

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April 20, 2026/by Ali

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Wait times for temporary residence applications improve for submissions from Pakistan, India, and the US

Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for temporary residence applications, showing improvements across many application types. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law Over the span of about one month, the most notable changes included the following: Work permits: 13-week improvement for submissions from the Pakistan; Super visas: at least a
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Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for temporary residence applications, showing improvements across many application types. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law Over the span of about one month, the most notable changes included the following: Work permits: 13-week improvement for submissions from the Pakistan; Super visas: at least a […]

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April 20, 2026/by Ali

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BREAKING: Major Canadian cities excluded from new TR to PR pathway, minister says

Temporary workers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal won’t be eligible for Canada’s new TR to PR pathway. Immigration Minister Lena Diab said the program will exclude all Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), in an interview with “I’m Canada” on April 18, 2026 — a classification that covers Canada’s largest urban centres. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian
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Temporary workers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal won’t be eligible for Canada’s new TR to PR pathway. Immigration Minister Lena Diab said the program will exclude all Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), in an interview with “I’m Canada” on April 18, 2026 — a classification that covers Canada’s largest urban centres. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian […]

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April 20, 2026/by Ali

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Beyoncé, Madonna, and Timothée Chalamet just became Canadian. So did millions of ordinary Americans.

When Canada removed the generational limit to citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry became eligible to claim Canadian citizenship. Most have no idea. Neither, presumably, do some of the most famous people in America. You don’t need to be famous to qualify. Check your eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent
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When Canada removed the generational limit to citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry became eligible to claim Canadian citizenship. Most have no idea. Neither, presumably, do some of the most famous people in America. You don’t need to be famous to qualify. Check your eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent […]

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April 19, 2026/by Ali