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Two ways to get dual citizenship with Canada

Canadian citizenship law allows for dual citizenship, which has become a hot commodity in today’s era of increasing geopolitical instability. Many citizens of the United States, for example, have been claiming Canadian citizenship to become dual citizens in recent years. Provided that the citizenship law of your current nationality allows it, there are two ways
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Canadian citizenship law allows for dual citizenship, which has become a hot commodity in today’s era of increasing geopolitical instability. Many citizens of the United States, for example, have been claiming Canadian citizenship to become dual citizens in recent years. Provided that the citizenship law of your current nationality allows it, there are two ways […]

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February 13, 2026/by Ali

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What every permanent resident applicant with a spouse, common-law partner, or child needs to know

If you have a spouse, common-law partner, or one or more dependent children, you must properly declare these family members on your permanent residence (PR) application, even if they won’t be accompanying you to Canada. If your family members will be accompanying you, including them in your application is important to ensure that they receive
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If you have a spouse, common-law partner, or one or more dependent children, you must properly declare these family members on your permanent residence (PR) application, even if they won’t be accompanying you to Canada. If your family members will be accompanying you, including them in your application is important to ensure that they receive […]

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February 13, 2026/by Ali

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Preparing a Resume for the Canadian Job Market: Helpful Tips for Newcomers

For many, starting a new life in Canada may mean finding work – and landing job interviews. One of the most important tools in that process is a Canadian-style resume. In Canada, a resume should include a clear summary of your skills, experience and work history at a glance. While you may bring experience from
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For many, starting a new life in Canada may mean finding work – and landing job interviews. One of the most important tools in that process is a Canadian-style resume. In Canada, a resume should include a clear summary of your skills, experience and work history at a glance. While you may bring experience from […]

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February 12, 2026/by Ali

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Young professionals from these countries have easier access to Canadian work permits

Early-career workers from countries across South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania can work in Canada by obtaining special work permits that can be issued for up to two years. Citizens aged 18–35 or 18–30 of the following countries can qualify for priority-access work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program: Get help applying for
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Early-career workers from countries across South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania can work in Canada by obtaining special work permits that can be issued for up to two years. Citizens aged 18–35 or 18–30 of the following countries can qualify for priority-access work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program: Get help applying for […]

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February 12, 2026/by Ali

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Important factors often overlooked by applicants for post-graduation work permits

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applicants can increase their chances of success by keeping in mind key provisions in the instructions that immigration officers use to assess their applications. Even if they’re already familiar with PGWP eligibility criteria, applicants can benefit from learning often-overlooked nuances gleaned from internal IRCC documentation on PGWP processing, which reveals what
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Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applicants can increase their chances of success by keeping in mind key provisions in the instructions that immigration officers use to assess their applications. Even if they’re already familiar with PGWP eligibility criteria, applicants can benefit from learning often-overlooked nuances gleaned from internal IRCC documentation on PGWP processing, which reveals what […]

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February 12, 2026/by Ali

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IRCC extends policy allowing International Experience Canada participants to get subsequent permits from within Canada

Foreign nationals working in Canada on International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits will continue to be able to receive permits for subsequent participations from within the country, under a recently-extended policy. Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has extended a policy that allows qualifying IEC applicants to have their work permits mailed
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Foreign nationals working in Canada on International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits will continue to be able to receive permits for subsequent participations from within the country, under a recently-extended policy. Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has extended a policy that allows qualifying IEC applicants to have their work permits mailed […]

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February 11, 2026/by Ali

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Manitoba expands work permit options: 16 occupations now exempt from sector requirements

Manitoba employers in all sectors can now support work permit extensions for workers in 16 skilled trades professions, under Manitoba’s Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with Cohen Immigration Law Sector-exempt occupations Prior to this change, employers had to be in one of the eligible sectors in order to support
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Manitoba employers in all sectors can now support work permit extensions for workers in 16 skilled trades professions, under Manitoba’s Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with Cohen Immigration Law Sector-exempt occupations Prior to this change, employers had to be in one of the eligible sectors in order to support […]

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February 11, 2026/by Ali

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With North American trade agreement under review, report calls for expanding list of professionals eligible for special work permits

As North America’s major free trade agreement enters review, stakeholders are calling for the “modernization of the existing list of covered professionals to reflect digital and clean‑tech professions.” An expansion of the list might enable the inclusion of professions such as cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, and UI/UX designer. Get help applying for a USMCA/CUSMA work
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As North America’s major free trade agreement enters review, stakeholders are calling for the “modernization of the existing list of covered professionals to reflect digital and clean‑tech professions.” An expansion of the list might enable the inclusion of professions such as cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, and UI/UX designer. Get help applying for a USMCA/CUSMA work […]

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February 11, 2026/by Ali

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Six high-paying jobs outside healthcare that can fast-track your permanent residence journey

The Canadian federal government has ushered in a new era of permanent residence (PR) selection, prioritizing foreign nationals with work experience in in-demand occupations. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence There are many in-demand healthcare jobs, some of which can be qualified for in less than two years, but what about PR-hopefuls who don’t
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The Canadian federal government has ushered in a new era of permanent residence (PR) selection, prioritizing foreign nationals with work experience in in-demand occupations. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence There are many in-demand healthcare jobs, some of which can be qualified for in less than two years, but what about PR-hopefuls who don’t […]

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February 10, 2026/by Ali

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Why former PEQ candidates now have better PR options outside Quebec

Foreign nationals who had previously sought permanent residence through the now-defunct Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) may have their best shot at permanent residence by settling outside Quebec. The Quebec government closed the PEQ to new applications on November 19, 2025, while Canada’s federal government continues to signal its intention to ramp up francophone immigration outside
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Foreign nationals who had previously sought permanent residence through the now-defunct Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) may have their best shot at permanent residence by settling outside Quebec. The Quebec government closed the PEQ to new applications on November 19, 2025, while Canada’s federal government continues to signal its intention to ramp up francophone immigration outside […]

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February 10, 2026/by Ali