Do you qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate?
Chris GribbleThe Canadian citizenship certificate is an official document from the Government of Canada that serves as proof of one’s Canadian citizenship. If you were born outside Canada, you may qualify…
New language test will be available for Canadian permanent residence applications
Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada will have another testing option to prove their English language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept the Test of English…
Understanding the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for New Canadians
Thinking about buying your first home in Canada? As a newcomer, saving for a down payment may take time. To support this goal, Canada’s federal government has a registered savings…
New medical exam requirements for Express Entry permanent residence applications take effect
As of 21 August, new applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system will need to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) to submit their application—unless…
Is it possible to lose my permanent resident status?
Although permanent residents (PRs) enjoy greater protections than temporary residents, their status is not guaranteed indefinitely. You can lose PR status for various reasons—some unfavourable, like not meeting residency obligations…
Express Entry: Canada issues thousands of invitations in second largest Healthcare draw of the year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in…