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The Express Entry pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between August 16 and August 30, despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351–400 CRS band, according to the latest figures from Canada’s immigration department. At the same time, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles increased from 19,096 to 20,101 over the […] The post Canada updates breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521; and Created an Express Entry candidate […] The post IRCC invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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On August 27, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ Within hours, Prime Minister Mark Carney responded, pointing out that the name behind Lake Ontario is more than 400 years old, predating both Canada and the US. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was […] The post Even as the US-Canada trade war escalates, many Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Canada has announced another Express Entry draw. The most recent selection round was held on 31st August 2026. It represents IRCC’s 50th Express Entry draw of the year.Additionally, in the recent PNP draw qualified candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. This draw recorded the lowest PNP CRS cutoff of the year. The result brings encouraging news for PNP candidates.However, IRCC has invited 7,961 PNP candidates so far in 2026. The figure demonstrates a rise of 23% as compared with the same period in 2025.The rise highlights Canada's continued focus on provincial nominees. A provincial nomination can also provide a significant boost to a candidate’s CRS score. Book a Free Consultation Express Entry Latest Draw Results 2026IRCC held the Latest Express Entry PNP draw on 31st August, 2026, inviting 562 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 697.Draw Type: Provincial Nominee ProgramDate and time: August 31st, 2026 at 10:42:13... Read more

Canada has extended its entry bans on travellers and residents with ties to Ebola-stricken regions. Foreign nationals with past-21-day travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will continue to be barred from entering Canada. In parallel, immigration documents will remain suspended for residents of the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. With their […] The post Canada extends Ebola-related travel bans first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

On August 25, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw through its Entrepreneur Immigration category, issuing 16 invitations to apply. Invitations were extended to entrepreneurs who wish to establish a new business in the province or acquire and expand an existing enterprise. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The latest round […] The post British Columbia invites entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Applicants for Canadian study permits will need more money to get approved, when applying on or after September 1, 2026, with the intention of studying anywhere in Canada outside Quebec. A single applicant with no dependants will require $553 more. An applicant with six additional family members will need $1,465 more. Plan your journey to […] The post Canada hikes funds needed by study permit applicants first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 562 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 697; and Created […] The post Provincial nominees receive invitations to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citizenship certificate in time for their starting semester. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants currently face […] The post Canada is fast-tracking proof of citizenship applications for those studying in the country first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Quebec has conducted another immigration draw under the Skilled Worker Selection program, which was held on August 27, 2026. The province held its 8th PSTQ selection round of 2026. A total of 799 invitations were sent to qualified applicants across all four streams.However, the draw demonstrates Quebec's ongoing attention to labor market demands. Occupations, TEER levels, French proficiency, and job experience were taken into account during the selection process.Candidate selection was also impacted by education, residency in Quebec and specific labor priorities. Moreover, Quebec issued a total of 14,545 PSTQ invites so far in 2026. Book a Free Consultation Latest Quebec PSTQ Draw of August 27, 2026In the latest Quebec Immigration draw, the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) issued a total of 799 invitations to qualified candidates under the PSTQ.Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized SkillsUnder stream 1 through 3 exercises, Quebec has issued a total of 87... Read more

On the morning of March 1, 1922, a chartered train pulled out of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. Its cars held families, furniture, horses and plows. Six days and 3,000 kilometres later, it stopped at San Antonio de los Arenales, a rail siding in Chihuahua’s high desert. About 400 people stepped off in those first arrivals. They […] The post Generations of Mexican families may already be Canadian, and eligible for Canadian passports first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals for provincial immigration.  On August 26, the province notified selected candidates that they would have the opportunity to move forward in pursuing Canadian permanent residence: 94 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).  Assess your eligibility for […] The post Newfoundland and Labrador issues 140 provincial immigration invitations first appeared on CIC News.... Read more