Chris GribbleNew Brunswick issues 750 invitations for provincial immigration
New Brunswick conducted several provincial immigration selections between July 16 and July 22, through which it issued a total of 750 invitations. These invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration…
Canada outranks U.S. passport in global index
The Canadian passport continues to lead the U.S. passport in global mobility, according to a global index. As of July 21, the Canadian passport ranks seventh in the Henley Passport…
British Columbia holds first-ever draw under new permanent residence pathway
On July 23, British Columbia held the inaugural selection round under its new temporary stream, inviting 60 cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority to apply for…
Why baptismal records and parish registers matter for older Quebec citizenship by descent claims
Collecting documents is one of the most time-consuming parts of a proof of citizenship application. That’s especially true for applicants with Quebec ancestry, where a large share of older births…
Canada directs officers to deny humanitarian exemptions for permanent residence applicants under temporary public policies
Applicants for Canadian permanent residence under temporary public policies who request humanitarian exemptions will have their applications refused, according to new instructions to officers. On July 22, 2026, Canada’s immigration…
Canada holds first permanent residence selection of skilled military recruits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued four ITAs in a draw targeting skilled military…
Canada releases updated wait times for temporary residence applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated data showing the estimated processing times for various temporary residence applications as of July 22. The immigration department’s latest figures point…