LMIA processing times trend downward
Chris GribbleLabour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times declined across several streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in September, with decreases ranging from one to 77 days. The most…
Canada invites 752 provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 752 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates…
BREAKING: Proof of Canadian citizenship wait reaches 34 months in October, as queue shrinks for the first time
A new application for proof of Canadian citizenship now takes 34 months to process. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its processing times tool on October 9, adding one…
Canada 2026 PR Admissions See a Surprising Shift Despite Overall Decline
IRCC’s permanent residence (PR) trends are continuously changing in 2026, with fewer people becoming permanent residents compared with the same period in 2025. However, the number of new PRs has…
I just found out I’m a Canadian citizen by descent. Can my grandchildren get citizenship through me?
You’ve recently realized that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, thanks to Bill C-3, which came into effect last year. The next question naturally involves the rest of your family.…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 131 Invitations in NLPNP and AIP Draw
The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP has announced another draw on October 9th, 2026, opening pathways for applicants who wish to apply for the Canada PR. The province issued 131 invitations,…
Hit a wall in your records search for Canadian citizenship by descent? These 5 tools can help you trace your ancestors
Since December 15, 2025, a Canadian ancestor, any number of generations back, can make you a Canadian citizen by descent if you were born before that date. To confirm it,…