Immigrant Stories

Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore. If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how businesses are structured, what rules apply, and where to find support. In this article, we’ll cover five steps you may take to plan your business […] The post Starting a Small Business in Canada as a Newcomer: 5 Steps From Legal Eligibility and Registration to Taxes and Funding first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Canada’s one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors. On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied minors from the ban on asylum claims filed more than a year after the claimant’s entry to Canada. Under the ban, instituted under Bill C-12, […] The post Unaccompanied minors exempted from Canada’s asylum ban first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Welcome to The Immigrant Story Live, where we feature stories from the stage. In this fourth episode, we’ll hear from three storytellers — Jane Mantiri,  Chanpone Sinlapasai, and Saron Khut —who […] The post The Immigrant Story Live Podcast IV appeared first on The Immigrant Story.... Read more

Three trends have emerged in the direction of Canadian immigration under the first year of Lena Metlege Diab’s tenure as immigration minister: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlining of temporary residence administration, and stricter measures for the asylum system. In this analysis piece, we’ll trace the through-line of recent policy under […] The post What’s Lena Diab done with Canada’s immigration system in her first year as minister? first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law. On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for everyone born before that date. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Shiloh Jolie […] The post Shiloh Jolie is among the Americans who are now U.S.-Canadian dual citizens, after Canada changed its citizenship law first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Canada has placed 19th in global rankings. The U.S. News report assessed 100 countries. Rankings were released on May 14, 2026. Canada's strongest showing came in Culture and Tourism. The country placed 8th in that category.Governance and Infrastructure categories also bolstered Canada's ranking. Switzerland claimed the top spot this year. Denmark and Sweden followed in second and third. The United States placed 18th, ahead of Canada.The report used a redesigned data-driven methodology. It evaluated national well-being across 100 indicators.The rankings provide insights into Canada's global standing and help you to immigrate to Canada. They measure economic development, quality of life, and sustainability. This assessment helps understand Canada's international competitiveness today. Book a Free Consultation Canada Ranks 19th in 2026 Best Countries Global RankingsThis year's rankings mark the first use of a redesigned methodology. U.S. News moved away from perception-based surveys. The new approach uses 100 statistical indicators. Data came from... Read more

This spring, thousands of Americans are requesting copies of official documents from vital statistics offices and archives to prove their eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, making millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry eligible to obtain Canadian passports. Get a Free Consultation on Applying […] The post Where Americans are finding the documents needed to prove Canadian citizenship by descent first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Canada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The country’s strongest showing came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it placed 8th globally—with notable performances in Governance and Infrastructure categories also bolstering Canada’s overall ranking. See your eligibility for Canada’s largest immigration programs Switzerland claimed […] The post Canada places among world’s best countries in updated rankings first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

In the first official move to consult Canadians on the country's immigration future, the government has launched a series of consultations to gather input on the Immigration Levels Plan for 2027 to 2029.This is from people ranging from potential immigrants to employers and community stakeholders. The consultations will run from May 12 to June 14, 2026, giving Canadians the opportunity to have a say in the number of immigrants to Canada in the coming three years.Public input will be gathered using an online survey as part of preparations to develop the Canada Immigration Levels Plan, which is set to be presented to Parliament in November 2026. This comes at a crucial time when Canada is working to strike a balance between economic growth and housing capacities, among other challenges.There are three main commitments in the consultation: reducing the share of temporary residents to less than 5% of the population by... Read more

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw details This latest selection round, which saw […] The post British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […] The post Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited first appeared on CIC News.... Read more