Chris GribbleNova Scotia expands nominations to target workers with expiring permits
Nova Scotia has expanded selection of provincial nominees in a one-time initiative targeting workers in the province with expiring and expired work permits. According to a news release published its…
Why older Americans are among the most active claimants of Canadian citizenship by descent
Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a…
IRCC publishes updated work permit processing times
The latest temporary residence processing estimates, released by Canada’s immigration department on July 15, show shorter work permit wait times across numerous countries—Nigeria taking the lead with a five-week decrease.…
BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course. Canada is “pausing the intake…
New rules let clients of immigration consultants recover losses dating back to 2021
Canada’s new regulatory framework for immigration consultants will allow clients to claim compensation for losses incurred since 2021. On July 15, 2026, regulations took effect mandating the creation of a…
Proof of Canadian citizenship: what to do if your ancestor’s birth certificate does not exist
Finding and gathering the relevant documentation proving your Canadian ancestry is often the hardest part of applying for proof of Canadian citizenship. That difficulty is compounded for applicants tracing descent…
Quebec issues invitations for permanent selection through PSTQ
On July 3, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections under all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). A total of 501 provincial…