Express Entry pool grows more competitive despite fewer profiles
Chris GribbleAs of October 26, the Express Entry pool contained over 2,700 fewer candidate profiles than it did on September 28. Despite a drop in total profiles, the pool has continued…
Canadian Experience Class candidates invited in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience…
10 factors that could jeopardize your post-graduation work permit application
Planning ahead for your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application can reduce the risk of refusal. Small mistakes or misunderstandings can affect your ability to qualify for a PGWP. Over the…
IRCC extends special measures for people affected by Canada’s 2025 wildfires
Newcomers to Canada—including temporary residents (visitors, work permit holders, study permit holders), permanent residents, and Canadian citizens who are impacted by the 2025 wildfire season can continue to benefit from…
IRCC invites PNP candidates in second program draw of October
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 302 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee…
IRCC’s new tool shows stark increase in processing times for several application types
Processing times have increased dramatically for citizenship applications, as well as applications for the Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa Program, and Federal Self-employed Persons Program. These increases come after an…
Newfoundland and Labrador’s most recent draw marks lowest number of invitations issued in 2025
On October 22, Newfoundland and Labrador issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates. Invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).…
Born outside Canada with a Canadian grandparent? Applying for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship under the current interim measures
If you were born outside Canada and one of your grandparents was Canadian, you may be eligible to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures introduced…