OPINION: Five things I wish I had known before I moved to Canada as a permanent resident
Chris GribbleI moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022. There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work,…
Planning a vacation? Here’s how time off may impact your Canadian work experience requirement for PR
If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility? e Luckily,…
Eight winter holidays celebrated by Canadian newcomers, before and after Christmas
Winter in Canada is a season rich with holidays, traditions, and celebrations that reflect the country’s diverse cultural and religious communities. For newcomers and long-time residents alike, these holidays provide…
Heading to Canada for the holidays? These minor offences can get you turned away at the border
If you’re planning to visit your loved ones in Canada over this holiday season, it’s important to know that even less serious blemishes on your record can see you denied…
In the face of US travel restrictions, Nigerians can still study, work, and immigrate to Canada
Nigerians can continue to thrive in Canada’s individual-centric immigration system, despite recent restrictions imposed on them in the United States. Effective January 1, 2026, Nigerian nationals will be barred entry…
Alberta reaches its full 2025 nomination allocation for its PNP following two final draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has officially met its full 2025 nomination allocation after issuing its final Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Having reached its declared 6,741…
Saskatchewan PNP announces nomination allocation and sweeping changes for 2026
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has been granted a nomination allocation of 4,761 spaces for 2026—the same amount it ended 2025 with. To support the use of this allocation…