Chris GribbleCanada issues hundreds of Express Entry invitations to provincial nominees
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee…
Canada boosts provincial immigration by a third for 2026
Provincial immigration has risen by a third across the board. In what has been announced this year, the number of nominations for permanent residence allocated to each province and territory…
How remote work experience can boost your chance of permanent residency as an international student
Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your…
Prince Edward Island holds second-largest draw of 2026
Prince Edward Island has conducted its third provincial immigration draw of the year on March 20, issuing invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. According to the PEI…
Manitoba invites more skilled workers under strategic recruitment initiatives
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates. Candidates were invited if…
Over 2,500 candidates receive invitations through the PSTQ in Quebec’s latest selection round
On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invitations were extended through all four Program…
Canada hikes permanent residence and citizenship fees
The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Fees will similarly go up for citizenship applications (via the right of citizenship fee)…
New Canadian passport fees kick in March 31
Starting March 31, 2026, Canadians will face higher passport fees for the first time since 2013, followed one day later by the launch of a new processing guarantee that promises…