Banking Basics for International Students in Canada
Chris GribbleOne of the first practical decisions many international students face is how to manage their money in Canada. Should you open a Canadian bank account? Do you need a credit…
What is a cover letter for Canadian citizenship by descent applications and when you may need one, according to a lawyer
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…
Your family records aren’t certified. Can you still prove Canadian citizenship by descent?
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)…
Canada offers work permits to out-of-status and at-risk Manitoba nominee candidates
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…
Canada updates wait times for permanent residence and citizenship applicants
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…
Alberta greenlighted to nominate 200 additional workers for permanent residence this year
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…