​Even if you were born outside Canada, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent if you have a Canadian parent or grandparent. When applying for a Canadian passport, you must provide a document proving your Canadian citizenship. As a citizen by descent, you must have obtained a Canadian citizenship certificate to apply for
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Even if you were born outside Canada, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent if you have a Canadian parent or grandparent. When applying for a Canadian passport, you must provide a document proving your Canadian citizenship. As a citizen by descent, you must have obtained a Canadian citizenship certificate to apply for […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not plan on clearing its entire inventory of PR applications this year—except for a few permanent residence (PR) streams. Per the immigration department’s most recent Minister Transition Binder, only Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, IRCC’s community pilots, and Quebec’s skilled worker pathway will
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not plan on clearing its entire inventory of PR applications this year—except for a few permanent residence (PR) streams. Per the immigration department’s most recent Minister Transition Binder, only Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, IRCC’s community pilots, and Quebec’s skilled worker pathway will […]

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​A Syrian couple’s journey shows how LINC online and in-person classes support refugees and immigrants as they find work, improve English, and feel at home in British Columbia. Sign up for Free LINC Online Classes A Fresh Start in Canada For many refugees and immigrants, arriving in Canada is both a relief and a challenge.
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A Syrian couple’s journey shows how LINC online and in-person classes support refugees and immigrants as they find work, improve English, and feel at home in British Columbia. Sign up for Free LINC Online Classes A Fresh Start in Canada For many refugees and immigrants, arriving in Canada is both a relief and a challenge. […]

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​For international students studying in Canada before settling as permanent residents, healthcare has beat out STEM and business for career prospects, according to a recent study published by Statistics Canada. The study by Youjin Choi and Li Xu found that international student graduates of healthcare programs were far more likely to work in careers aligning
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For international students studying in Canada before settling as permanent residents, healthcare has beat out STEM and business for career prospects, according to a recent study published by Statistics Canada. The study by Youjin Choi and Li Xu found that international student graduates of healthcare programs were far more likely to work in careers aligning […]

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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 4,500 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 432; and Created an Express
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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 4,500 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 432; and Created an Express […]

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​Newfoundland and Labrador issued 217 invitations to apply for provincial immigration on September 26. The invitations to apply went to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams September 26 draw details Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
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Newfoundland and Labrador issued 217 invitations to apply for provincial immigration on September 26. The invitations to apply went to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams September 26 draw details Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism […]

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​This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Provincial immigration candidates were targeted across two immigration categories. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On October 2, the BC PNP conducted draws through the following provincial immigration categories: Skills Immigration; and Entrepreneur
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This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Provincial immigration candidates were targeted across two immigration categories. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On October 2, the BC PNP conducted draws through the following provincial immigration categories: Skills Immigration; and Entrepreneur […]

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​Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for those living in Canada and planning
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Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for those living in Canada and planning […]

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​British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is now 5,254—up from 4,000.  With this rise in allocations, the province has recovered approximately
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British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is now 5,254—up from 4,000.  With this rise in allocations, the province has recovered approximately […]

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​The Superior East region in Ontario has recently unveiled its Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The Superior East region is located in Northern Ontario, along the shore of Lake Superior. It includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, and Manitouwadge, and surrounding First Nations. It is the last of six communities participating
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The Superior East region in Ontario has recently unveiled its Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The Superior East region is located in Northern Ontario, along the shore of Lake Superior. It includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, and Manitouwadge, and surrounding First Nations. It is the last of six communities participating […]

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