Canada hikes funds needed by study permit applicants

​Applicants for Canadian study permits will need more money to get approved, when applying on or after September 1, 2026, with the intention of studying anywhere in Canada outside Quebec. A single applicant with no dependants will require $553 more. An applicant with six additional family members will need $1,465 more. Plan your journey to
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Applicants for Canadian study permits will need more money to get approved, when applying on or after September 1, 2026, with the intention of studying anywhere in Canada outside Quebec. A single applicant with no dependants will require $553 more. An applicant with six additional family members will need $1,465 more. Plan your journey to […]

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Provincial nominees receive invitations to apply for permanent residence

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 562 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 697; and Created
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 562 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 697; and Created […]

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Canada is fast-tracking proof of citizenship applications for those planning on studying in the country

​Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citizenship certificate in time for their starting semester. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants currently face
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Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citizenship certificate in time for their starting semester. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants currently face […]

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Generations of Mexican families may already be Canadian, and eligible for Canadian passports

​On the morning of March 1, 1922, a chartered train pulled out of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. Its cars held families, furniture, horses and plows. Six days and 3,000 kilometres later, it stopped at San Antonio de los Arenales, a rail siding in Chihuahua’s high desert. About 400 people stepped off in those first arrivals. They
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On the morning of March 1, 1922, a chartered train pulled out of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. Its cars held families, furniture, horses and plows. Six days and 3,000 kilometres later, it stopped at San Antonio de los Arenales, a rail siding in Chihuahua’s high desert. About 400 people stepped off in those first arrivals. They […]

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Newfoundland and Labrador issues 140 provincial immigration invitations

​Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals for provincial immigration.  On August 26, the province notified selected candidates that they would have the opportunity to move forward in pursuing Canadian permanent residence: 94 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).  Assess your eligibility for
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Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals for provincial immigration.  On August 26, the province notified selected candidates that they would have the opportunity to move forward in pursuing Canadian permanent residence: 94 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).  Assess your eligibility for […]

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AAIP selects 743 provincial immigration candidates through Alberta Opportunity Stream

​Between August 14–19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two draws, through which it invited a total of 767 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued through two streams: the Alberta Opportunity Stream, through which 24 candidates were invited and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry), accounting for 24 invitations. Assess
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Between August 14–19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two draws, through which it invited a total of 767 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued through two streams: the Alberta Opportunity Stream, through which 24 candidates were invited and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry), accounting for 24 invitations. Assess […]

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Canadian citizenship by descent: What an immigration lawyer can do for your application, and what they can’t

​If you recently found out you’re eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you may be celebrating the possibility of a second citizenship and passport. However, that excitement can quickly run into a brick wall due to the paperwork involved. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Between IRCC’s shifting document requirements,
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If you recently found out you’re eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you may be celebrating the possibility of a second citizenship and passport. However, that excitement can quickly run into a brick wall due to the paperwork involved. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Between IRCC’s shifting document requirements, […]

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Manitoba selects 600 tradespeople and transportation workers for provincial track to permanent residence

​On August 27, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 741 foreign nationals to apply for provincial immigration, including 600 candidates across a broad range of trades and transportation occupations; 62 candidates in select healthcare and transportation occupations; 21 French-speaking candidates; and 58 strategically recruited candidates. Those who received Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)
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On August 27, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 741 foreign nationals to apply for provincial immigration, including 600 candidates across a broad range of trades and transportation occupations; 62 candidates in select healthcare and transportation occupations; 21 French-speaking candidates; and 58 strategically recruited candidates. Those who received Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) […]

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Canada quietly drops requirement for grandparents’ marriage details from the proof of citizenship application form

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has removed requirements to disclose the marriage details of an applicant’s grandparents from CIT-0001, the application form for proof of Canadian citizenship. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship IRCC added a dedicated field for these marriage details on August 25, in the same update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has removed requirements to disclose the marriage details of an applicant’s grandparents from CIT-0001, the application form for proof of Canadian citizenship. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship IRCC added a dedicated field for these marriage details on August 25, in the same update […]

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How Language Points Work in Ontario’s Workforce Priority Stream

​The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) provides eligible foreign workers—and eligible self-employed physicians—with a pathway to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence in Ontario. The OWPS uses an expression of interest (EOI) system to rank candidates. For those applying with a job offer, the employer first initiates the process by submitting the job offer.
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The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) provides eligible foreign workers—and eligible self-employed physicians—with a pathway to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence in Ontario. The OWPS uses an expression of interest (EOI) system to rank candidates. For those applying with a job offer, the employer first initiates the process by submitting the job offer. […]

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