Saskatchewan nominations: capped sectors nearly full, others still open
Chris GribbleSaskatchewan has used all but 12% of its annual quota for nominations of workers in capped sectors, with 27% of quota still left for priority and other sectors. The figures…
British Columbia Issues 772 Invitations Under Latest BC PNP Draw
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced its latest Skills Immigration draw on 29 October 2026, inviting applicants to apply for permanent residency.However, in the latest BC PNP…
Newfoundland and Labrador selects 205 workers for provincial immigration
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted two provincial immigration selection rounds on Oct. 23 and 24, resulting in the combined issuance of 205 invitations. Of these, 195 were issued…
Wait times decline for work permit and study permit extensions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing times on Oct. 29, reporting shorter wait times across several application categories. The most pronounced declines were observed for:…
Why was Bill C-3 really passed? The long fight behind the law that made millions of Americans dual citizens
On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 changed who counts as Canadian. Since it took effect, Americans who had never thought much about their Canadian grandmother or great-grandfather became dual US-Canadian…
IRCC Conducted Second Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations Category in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw under Transport Occupations Category on October 28,2026.However, this is the second Transport Occupations draw of the year and…
Before you apply for a study permit: three tips to boost your chance at Canadian permanent residence
If you’re planning to pursue Canadian permanent residence through the study-to-immigrate pathway, you can gain an advantage over other candidates by Getting skilled work experience before moving to Canada; Moving…
Generations of Americans in Greater Boston may already have Canadian citizenship
If a single person in your direct family line* was Canadian, you may already qualify for dual citizenship today. That makes you eligible to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship;…
Canada scraps time limit for work permit applicants awaiting LMIA decisions
Work permit applicants will no longer be refused when the government takes longer than expected to process their employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). On October 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees…
Canada selects 150 workers for permanent residence under revamped Transport category
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 150 ITAs in a draw…