Chris GribbleOntario announces its nomination allocation for 2026 – and it’s higher than the year prior
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released its nomination allocation for the year, with the number of slots it received having increased compared to last. For 2026, the federal…
You may be eligible for expedited processing of your citizenship application — here’s how
Permanent residents seeking a grant of citizenship can currently expect to have their applications processed within approximately 13 months—a wait time of over one year. Certain individuals, however, may be…
ITA faster than CEC: Alternatives for international graduates and students in Canada
International students and graduates in Canada have access to multiple provincial pathways that could lead to an invitation for permanent residence (PR) faster than through Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class…
Express Entry: Candidates in this situation can receive an ITA before their score goes up
Despite not being widely known, some candidates in the Express Entry pool can and do receive invitations to apply (ITAs), despite having a lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score than…
Alberta kickstarts 2026 by issuing over 1,100 invitations across four draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has published details of its latest provincial immigration draws, held between January 26 and February 2, 2026. Over this period, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations…
Citizens of these 10 countries can hold dual citizenship with Canada
Canadian law fully recognizes dual and multiple nationalities, meaning individuals can become Canadian citizens without being expected to give up their existing citizenship(s). However, by the very nature of dual…