Immigrant Stories

If you are planning to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government, there is one document that can greatly help your case. A cover letter may not be listed in the document checklist, but there are some scenarios where submitting one is highly recommended. We asked Reena Sandhu, an immigration lawyer at […] The post What is a cover letter for Canadian citizenship by descent applications and when you may need one, according to a lawyer first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The Northwest Territories has given its 2026 immigration plans a significant boost by obtaining 103 additional nomination spaces. The additional allocation increases the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP), giving aspiring immigrants an opportunity to obtain Canada PR.However, the Government NTNP has also added another (EOI) draw on August 26, 2026. Applications must submit their application by August 24, 2026, in order to be considered. Furthermore, the territory has stated that there would be four EOI draws in 2026, with the final draw scheduled for September 25, 2026.Meanwhile, candidates can explore the different immigration streams based on their eligibility criteria, while the increased allocation creates more opportunities to address the Northwest Territories’ labour market requirements. Book a Free Consultation NTNP 2026 Nomination Update: Key DetailsThe following table demonstrate the important details and key changes of the NTNP’s 2026 nomination updated under Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Key... Read more

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You have your great-grandfather’s baptismal record, but it is a photocopy, not a certified one, and you are not sure it will count. New IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) guidance suggests certification is not the thing an officer checks first. The source is. That guidance comes from a presentation the department delivered to the […] The post Your family records aren’t certified. Can you still prove Canadian citizenship by descent? first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

IRCC has released its latest processing time update, bringing encouraging news for several Canada immigration applicants. Processing times have decreased by up to 3 months under various citizenship and permanent residence categories, including the Quebec Business Class, Parents and Grandparents Program, and citizenship grants.However, some categories have seen slight increases in Canada PR processing times. It includes spousal sponsorship and Express Entry aligned PNP applications from outside Canada. The latest figures provide applicants with an updated view of current IRCC processing times and expected wait periods.Book a Free ConsultationCanada Immigration Processing Times of August 2026 Express Entry: The table below demonstrates the  processing times for CEC, FSWP, and FSTP applications. Application TypeCurrent Processing Time (August 10)Previous Processing Time (July 7) Canadian Experience Class(CEC) 6 Months6 Months Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 6 Months7 Months Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) N/AN/A Provincial Nominee... Read more

The federal government will provide work permits to up to 2,700 temporary foreign workers in Manitoba, including to workers who have lost their status, or who might otherwise have been at risk of losing their authorization to work in Canada. Open work permits will be issued under a temporary public policy, the “Manitoba Workforce Transition […] The post Canada offers work permits to out-of-status and at-risk Manitoba nominee candidates first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

On August 10, Canada’s immigration department refreshed its processing time estimates for various permanent residence (PR) and citizenship application types, revealing improvements across several categories. Most notably, those seeking PR under Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) now face shorter wait times. See how competitive your Express […] The post Canada updates wait times for permanent residence and citizenship applicants first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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The federal government has granted the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) 200 additional nomination slots for 2026, allowing more workers to be selected for permanent residence this year. The AAIP’s total nomination allocation now stands at 6,603 for the year, up from 6,403, with stream-by-stream allocations adjusted to reflect the change. Assess your eligibility for […] The post Alberta greenlighted to nominate 200 additional workers for permanent residence this year first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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As of August 10, the wait for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate has soared to 25 months. The federal government’s tool that tracks processing times shows the current estimate has jumped significantly from July, when it was 19 months. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship As recently as May, […] The post BREAKING: Processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship applications surpasses two years first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has received 103 additional nomination spaces from the federal government for 2026. This raises the territory’s allocation for the year from 197 to 300 nominations, matching the total it reached by the end of 2025 following two increases. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams As a result of […] The post Northwest Territories receives additional nomination spaces first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Wait times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have increased across nearly all streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), ranging from one to nine days. Breaking from the broader trend, the permanent resident stream of the TFWP saw a nearly two-week decline in LMIA wait time. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Employment […] The post LMIA processing times edge higher first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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