Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore. If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how businesses are structured, what rules apply, and where to find support. In this article, we’ll cover five steps you may...

Canada’s one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors. On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied minors from the ban on asylum claims filed more than a year after the claimant’s entry to Canada. Under the...

Welcome to The Immigrant Story Live, where we feature stories from the stage. In this fourth episode, we’ll hear from three storytellers — Jane Mantiri,  Chanpone Sinlapasai, and Saron Khut —who […] The post The Immigrant Story Live Podcast IV appeared first on The Immigrant Story....

Three trends have emerged in the direction of Canadian immigration under the first year of Lena Metlege Diab’s tenure as immigration minister: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlining of temporary residence administration, and stricter measures for the asylum system. In this analysis piece, we’ll trace the...

Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law. On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for everyone born before that date. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof...

Canada has placed 19th in global rankings. The U.S. News report assessed 100 countries. Rankings were released on May 14, 2026. Canada's strongest showing came in Culture and Tourism. The country placed 8th in that category.Governance and Infrastructure categories also bolstered Canada's ranking. Switzerland claimed the top spot this year....

This spring, thousands of Americans are requesting copies of official documents from vital statistics offices and archives to prove their eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, making millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry eligible to obtain Canadian passports. Get...

Canada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The country’s strongest showing came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it placed 8th globally—with notable performances in Governance and Infrastructure categories also bolstering Canada’s overall ranking. See your eligibility for Canada’s...

In the first official move to consult Canadians on the country's immigration future, the government has launched a series of consultations to gather input on the Immigration Levels Plan for 2027 to 2029.This is from people ranging from potential immigrants to employers and community stakeholders. The consultations will run from...

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw details This...

On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your...

British Columbia has released its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw, continuing to attract skilled professionals who want to settle in one of Canada’s most in demand provinces.However, this British Columbia PNP draw highlights the ongoing selection of candidates across different immigration streams, reflecting the province’s focus on filling labour shortages...

Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada and the United States are only to be rejected as incomplete...

Foreign professionals applying for an *LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidance for officers. These new rules apply to professionals seeking entry under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS),...