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On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection factors: wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job offer, or profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […] The post British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

The British Columbia immigration government once again invites 569 Candidates in the latest Skills Immigration Draw to explore the province and help meet the labour market requirements and support the economy.This was the second invitation round conducted by the province in July. If you have been selected in this latest draw of BC PNP, you will have a limit of 30 days to submit your application for permanent residence PR) to the BC PNP. If your timeframe passes, your application invitation will not be valid.Invitations to Apply (ITA) are issued to the Skills Immigration Registrants. Find out if you received an ITA.Book a Free ConsultationLatest British Columbia PNP DrawThe latest BC PNP draw held on July 16, 2026, issued 569 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration stream through the Innovate: High Economic Impact category.Draw date: July 16, 2026Type of round: Skills Immigration streamNumber of invitations: 569Minimum Score: 132British... Read more

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The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP work permits for any role paying less than the following:  […] The post Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

You order the birth certificate. You wait weeks. Then the letter comes back from the provincial vital statistics office: no record found. Your Canadian ancestor was born before the province kept consistent birth records, and the one document that ties your whole family to Canada does not seem to exist. The missing document feels like […] The post Citizenship by descent: When your Canadian ancestor left no paper trail, other parts of your family tree may have the evidence you need first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Mariachi is one of Mexico’s most treasured musical traditions—a living art form passed from one generation to the next through family, community, and celebration.  Its songs tell stories of love and […] The post Mariachi Tradición: Canto Con Orgullo appeared first on The Immigrant Story.... Read more

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program has conducted its latest Labour and Express Entry draw, issuing 195 invitations for skilled immigrants seeking Canadian PR. It is the seventh draw of the year.The PEI office of immigration is currently prioritizing and selecting skilled immigrants in demanding sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, trades, and other key industries facing a shortage of skilled labour.Canada is increasingly prioritizing Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to meet labour market demands, making the PEI PNP one of the fastest pathways to Canadian PR. Staying updated on the latest Prince Edward Island PNP draws can help you assess your profile and improve your chances of receiving an invitation.Book a Free ConsultationPEI PNP Latest Draw ResultsThe latest PEI PNP draw was held on July 16, 2026, issuing 195 Labour & Express Entry Invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency.Draw date: July 16, 2026Type of round: Labour & Express Entry InvitationsNumber... Read more

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has released its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, showing most application types were finalized within two weeks. The latest figures, covering April 1 to June 30, 2026, show that wait times generally improved from the first quarter. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The Government […] The post Saskatchewan speeds up processing of provincial nominations first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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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 on website, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) will issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination to eligible candidates living and working in Nova Scotia […] The post Nova Scotia expands nominations to target workers with expiring permits first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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 second option in retirement. These retirement-aged Americans with family ties to Canada have expressed the value of Canadian citizenship as a “Plan B”, so their […] The post Why older Americans are among the most active claimants of Canadian citizenship by descent first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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Nova Scotia has announced a one- time expansion of its expanded selection priorities in 2026. To address increasing labour market needs effectively and optimize its available provincial nomination space.Despite being operated under limited federal immigration allocations, the province continues to face high demand across its immigration programs, including the Atlantic Immigration Program( AIP) and Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).To support economic growth, workforce retention, and priority industries, Nova Scotia is strategically allocating its nomination spaces to applicants who can help fill critical labor shortages.The province also aims to retain temporary foreign workers and graduates who are already living and working in Nova Scotia, ensuring employers continue to access the skilled talent needed in sectors experiencing persistent workforce shortages. Book a Free Consultation Expansion to Nova Scotia's Selection PrioritiesThe expanded selection includes the applicants who have already submitted an EOI, whose work visa expires in 2026 or before, and who satisfy... Read more

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. In-Canada work permit processing times continued their week-over-week decline, reaching their lowest level this year, while Pakistan moved in the opposite direction with a one-week […] The post IRCC publishes updated work permit processing times first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

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 of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP), according to a government news release published on July 15, 2026. Assess Your Eligibility for […] The post BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.... Read more