Mortgages and Home Financing Explained for Newcomers to Canada
Chris GribbleFor many newcomers, buying a home in Canada may come with a lot of questions especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding how mortgages work, the different options available and…
6 document myths that could get your Canadian citizenship by descent application rejected
Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you’re eligible, there are some things you need to know before you apply. Document collection for proof…
IRCC issues invitations to healthcare and social services workers in Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for Healthcare and…
Canada releases latest LMIA processing times
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s latest processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) shows significant movement. While LMIA wait times increased for nearly all streams under the…
Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year
On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for work permit applicants. The most notable improvements since June 17 are as…
Canada subjects immigration language tests to greater scrutiny
New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results. The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers…
Canada issues physicians invitations 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 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with…
BREAKING: Canada freezes all new citizenship by descent approvals, reviews certificates already granted
On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has paused all new citizenship by descent approvals and is reviewing the files of people who have already been…