Chris GribbleYou may be eligible for expedited processing of your citizenship application — here’s how
Permanent residents seeking a grant of citizenship can currently expect to have their applications processed within approximately 13 months—a wait time of over one year. Certain individuals, however, may be…
ITA faster than CEC: Alternatives for international graduates and students in Canada
International students and graduates in Canada have access to multiple provincial pathways that could lead to an invitation for permanent residence (PR) faster than through Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class…
Express Entry: Candidates in this situation can receive an ITA before their score goes up
Despite not being widely known, some candidates in the Express Entry pool can and do receive invitations to apply (ITAs), despite having a lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score than…
Alberta kickstarts 2026 by issuing over 1,100 invitations across four draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has published details of its latest provincial immigration draws, held between January 26 and February 2, 2026. Over this period, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations…
Citizens of these 10 countries can hold dual citizenship with Canada
Canadian law fully recognizes dual and multiple nationalities, meaning individuals can become Canadian citizens without being expected to give up their existing citizenship(s). However, by the very nature of dual…
New Brunswick invites skilled workers, in-province graduates, and French speakers in latest draws
On February 2, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) conducted two draws, extending over 300 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The province invited candidates through two provincial…
New rules for processing of study permit applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published updated instructions to officers on the processing of study permit applications with respect to provincial or territorial attestation letters (PALs/TALs), with good…