Immigrant Stories

Canada’s updated citizenship law may have made you a Canadian citizen by descent. There’s just one complication: the parent or grandparent your claim runs through is someone you no longer speak to. Maybe you and your father haven’t talked in years. Maybe a family rift cut you off from one side of the family. Or […] The post Can you claim Canadian citizenship by descent through a relative you no longer speak to? first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

IRCC continued to put emphasis on French speaking applicants through its category based Express Entry draw, creating more Canada PR opportunities.However, this is the eleventh French-language draw of 2026 and brings the total number of ITAs issued through the French category this year to 55,500.These targeted draws are part of Canada's strategy to strengthen Francophone communities outside Quebec while addressing labour market needs across the country.  Book a Free Consultation Express Entry Draw #450: ResultsIRCC has announced the latest Express Entry draw on October 16,2026, inviting 5,000 qualified professionals with a minimum CRS score of 435. Draw Type: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Date and time: October 16, 2026 at 10:25:13 UTCCRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435Number of invitations issued: 5,000Rank needed: 5,000 or aboveTie-breaking rule: October 06, 2026 at 21:31:22 UTCIf more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and... Read more

The Express Entry pool saw a modest increase of just 448 candidate profiles between Sept. 27 and Oct. 12, driven largely by growth in the 471–500 CRS score range, according to the latest figures published by Canada’s immigration department on Oct. 13. At the same time, the number of profiles in the pool’s highest-scoring brackets […] The post Canada releases updated breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Ontario immigration will prioritize workers in six northern and rural communities: Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury. Kenora District. Nipissing District. Rainy River District. Renfrew County. Thunder Bay. Under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative, which the province announced it was relaunching on Oct. 16, 2026, dedicated nomination spaces will be reserved for workers in these […] The post Ontario immigration revives regional pathway for Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Nipissing, and Kenora first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

If your claim to Canadian citizenship runs through a grandparent, great-grandparent, or older relative, an immigration officer has to follow it one generation at a time. For each parent and child in your line, the officer decides whether the link is more likely than not to be real. That bar is called the balance of […] The post How an immigration officer decides whether your family tree proves you’re a Canadian citizen by descent first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Canada will boost priority for permanent residence selection for workers with job offers or eligible Canadian work experience in 186 higher-paying occupations, and will not require Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the job offers to qualify. Starting Nov. 3, 2026, additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will be awarded to Express Entry […] The post Canada boosts CRS points for Express Entry candidates with high-wage job offers, drops LMIA requirement first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435; and Created […] The post Canada invites 5,000 French-speaking workers to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Canada once again released the latest Express Entry draw, which has brought renewed attention to the CEC candidates. This draw is the popular pathway for skilled workers who are seeking PR.However, this is the 61st draw of the year. Through this latest Express Entry draw, IRCC has issued more than 1,38,000 ITAs across all Express Entry categories this year.Moreover, receiving an ITA depends on factors such as a candidate’s CRS score, eligibility for the specific draw, and the applicable selection criteria. Book a Free Consultation Express Entry Latest Draw ResultsCanada held the latest Express Entry draw on October 15, 2026, issuing 2,500 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The minimum CRS score was 519.Date of Round: October 15, 2026Type of Draw: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)Number of ITAs Issued: 2,500CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 519Tie-Breaking Rule: September 21, 2026 at 19:00:47 UTCIf more than one candidate has the lowest... Read more

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Oct. 9 processing times update shows that timelines for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship applications have held steady over the past month. Applicants in Canada awaiting decisions on their PR applications may be eligible to apply for Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation A […] The post Wait times plateau for permanent residence and citizenship applicants first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has relaunched its Application Status Tracker (ATS) tool, providing more transparency to applicants for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and some permanent residence application (PR) types. The eligible PR application types are Express Entry, including the enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and family sponsorship of a spouse or […] The post IRCC relaunches Application Status Tracker for work permit, study permit, and permanent residence 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 2,500 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 519; and Created an Express Entry candidate […] The post Canada invites 2,500 CEC candidates to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Along the St. Croix River in Maine lies the border city of Calais, just a six-minute drive from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Though separated by an international border, the two communities have historically shared much of their daily lives, including access to medical care. In fact, in the 1940s, roughly one-third of babies born at […] The post Was your ancestor from a US border town? A common historical practice could make you a Canadian citizen today first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Starting a new life in Canada may bring many financial priorities. You may be planning for education, a vehicle, a home, a wedding or another important family need. At the same time, you may be helping relatives in Canada or abroad. Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now With several goals competing for the […] The post Financial Planning for South Asian Newcomers and Their Families first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

On Oct. 8, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited no fewer than 284 candidates working in care-related occupations and construction trades to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia’s care-related selections encompassed workers in health care, child care, and veterinary care occupations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Candidates invited through the BCPNP can […] The post British Columbia immigration selects workers in construction, health care, and child care first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Citizenship by descent applicants who live outside Canada and the United States can avoid several months of additional waiting by having a representative in Canada file their proof of citizenship application. A representative is a person you authorize to deal with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for you. Representatives can be paid or unpaid, […] The post Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship from abroad? A representative in Canada could save you months first appeared on CIC News.... Read more