What to Expect in a Job Interview: A Guide for Newcomers
Chris GribbleWhen applying for jobs in Canada, many employers may ask you to take part in an interview. Preparing ahead of time may help the experience feel less stressful and more…
Coming to Canada on a study permit? Your spouse may be eligible for PR before you are
A couple may be able to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) years sooner—by having one spouse work while the other studies. If a foreign national comes to Canada on a…
Government instructions leave the door open for the Parents and Grandparents Program to return in 2026
Recent news coverage around the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 does not tell the full story. While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do…
Year in review: How did the Rural Community Immigration Pilot fare in 2025?
In the first year of its operation, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) helped more than a thousand newcomers gain permanent residency (PR) and settle in 14 of Canada’s…
ANALYSIS: How Canada reversed the US immigration playbook
Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways. US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist…
What Canada’s upcoming free trade negotiations mean for workers from India, Thailand, UAE, and Mercosur countries
Foreign workers and businesspeople from multiple countries may soon see easier access to Canada following upcoming trade negotiations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm…
Four kinds of candidates who are now eligible for CEC invitations after falling cut-off scores
After stagnating around 533–534 from August to November 2025, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cut-off scores have begun to drop significantly—to as low as 509 on January 1, 2026. With the…
British Columbia PNP increases nomination application fees for its worker streams
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has raised its application fees for the Skills Immigration category, from $1,475 to $1,750. The new fees were announced on the BC…