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British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year

On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection factors: wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job offer, or profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams
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On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection factors: wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job offer, or profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]

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July 18, 2026/by Ali

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Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP work permits for any role paying less than the following:
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The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP work permits for any role paying less than the following: […]

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July 17, 2026/by Ali

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Citizenship by descent: When your Canadian ancestor left no paper trail, other parts of your family tree may have the evidence you need

You order the birth certificate. You wait weeks. Then the letter comes back from the provincial vital statistics office: no record found. Your Canadian ancestor was born before the province kept consistent birth records, and the one document that ties your whole family to Canada does not seem to exist. The missing document feels like
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You order the birth certificate. You wait weeks. Then the letter comes back from the provincial vital statistics office: no record found. Your Canadian ancestor was born before the province kept consistent birth records, and the one document that ties your whole family to Canada does not seem to exist. The missing document feels like […]

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July 17, 2026/by Ali

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Saskatchewan speeds up processing of provincial nominations

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has released its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, showing most application types were finalized within two weeks. The latest figures, covering April 1 to June 30, 2026, show that wait times generally improved from the first quarter. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The Government
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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has released its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, showing most application types were finalized within two weeks. The latest figures, covering April 1 to June 30, 2026, show that wait times generally improved from the first quarter. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The Government […]

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July 16, 2026/by Ali

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Nova Scotia expands nominations to target workers with expiring permits

Nova Scotia has expanded selection of provincial nominees in a one-time initiative targeting workers in the province with expiring and expired work permits. According to a news release published its on website, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) will issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination to eligible candidates living and working in Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia has expanded selection of provincial nominees in a one-time initiative targeting workers in the province with expiring and expired work permits. According to a news release published its on website, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) will issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination to eligible candidates living and working in Nova Scotia […]

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July 16, 2026/by Ali

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Why older Americans are among the most active claimants of Canadian citizenship by descent

Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a second option in retirement. These retirement-aged Americans with family ties to Canada have expressed the value of Canadian citizenship as a “Plan B”, so their
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Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a second option in retirement. These retirement-aged Americans with family ties to Canada have expressed the value of Canadian citizenship as a “Plan B”, so their […]

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July 16, 2026/by Ali

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IRCC publishes updated work permit processing times

The latest temporary residence processing estimates, released by Canada’s immigration department on July 15, show shorter work permit wait times across numerous countries—Nigeria taking the lead with a five-week decrease. In-Canada work permit processing times continued their week-over-week decline, reaching their lowest level this year, while Pakistan moved in the opposite direction with a one-week
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The latest temporary residence processing estimates, released by Canada’s immigration department on July 15, show shorter work permit wait times across numerous countries—Nigeria taking the lead with a five-week decrease. In-Canada work permit processing times continued their week-over-week decline, reaching their lowest level this year, while Pakistan moved in the opposite direction with a one-week […]

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July 15, 2026/by Ali

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BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course. Canada is “pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP), according to a government news release published on July 15, 2026. Assess Your Eligibility for
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Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course. Canada is “pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP), according to a government news release published on July 15, 2026. Assess Your Eligibility for […]

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July 15, 2026/by Ali

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New rules let clients of immigration consultants recover losses dating back to 2021

Canada’s new regulatory framework for immigration consultants will allow clients to claim compensation for losses incurred since 2021. On July 15, 2026, regulations took effect mandating the creation of a compensation fund available to clients of professionals licensed under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Assess your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Eligible
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Canada’s new regulatory framework for immigration consultants will allow clients to claim compensation for losses incurred since 2021. On July 15, 2026, regulations took effect mandating the creation of a compensation fund available to clients of professionals licensed under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Assess your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Eligible […]

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July 15, 2026/by Ali

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Proof of Canadian citizenship: what to do if your ancestor’s birth certificate does not exist

Finding and gathering the relevant documentation proving your Canadian ancestry is often the hardest part of applying for proof of Canadian citizenship. That difficulty is compounded for applicants tracing descent from an ancestor born in the 1800s or early 1900s. In many cases, records have been lost to fire, flood, or gaps in early record-keeping.
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Finding and gathering the relevant documentation proving your Canadian ancestry is often the hardest part of applying for proof of Canadian citizenship. That difficulty is compounded for applicants tracing descent from an ancestor born in the 1800s or early 1900s. In many cases, records have been lost to fire, flood, or gaps in early record-keeping. […]

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July 15, 2026/by Ali