{"id":712,"date":"2023-01-28T06:47:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T06:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationglobalspace.com\/blog\/?page_id=712"},"modified":"2023-01-28T18:58:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T18:58:09","slug":"grid-view","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigrationglobalspace.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Canda immigration news"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Can you claim Canadian citizenship by descent through a relative you no longer speak to?\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Canada\u2019s updated citizenship law may have made you a Canadian citizen by descent. There\u2019s just one complication: the parent or grandparent your claim runs through is someone you no longer speak to. Maybe you and your father haven\u2019t talked in years. Maybe a family rift cut you off from one...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-17\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Janice Rodrigues\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 5,000 French Speaking Applicants\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n IRCC continued to put emphasis on French speaking applicants through its category based Express Entry draw, creating more Canada PR opportunities.However, this is the eleventh French-language draw of 2026 and brings the total number of ITAs issued through the French category this year to 55,500.These targeted draws are part of...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-17\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC Times\n <\/div>\n
\n By Scarlett Wilson\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Canada releases updated breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n The Express Entry pool saw a modest increase of just 448 candidate profiles between Sept. 27 and Oct. 12, driven largely by growth in the 471\u2013500 CRS score range, according to the latest figures published by Canada\u2019s immigration department on Oct. 13. At the same time, the number of profiles...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Ontario immigration revives regional pathway for Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Nipissing, and Kenora\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Ontario immigration will prioritize workers in six northern and rural communities: Greater Sudbury\/Grand Sudbury. Kenora District. Nipissing District. Rainy River District. Renfrew County. Thunder Bay. Under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative, which the province announced it was relaunching on Oct. 16, 2026, dedicated nomination spaces will be...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n How an immigration officer decides whether your family tree proves you\u2019re a Canadian citizen by descent\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n If your claim to Canadian citizenship runs through a grandparent, great-grandparent, or older relative, an immigration officer has to follow it one generation at a time. For each parent and child in your line, the officer decides whether the link is more likely than not to be real. That bar...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Asheesh Moosapeta\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Canada boosts CRS points for Express Entry candidates with high-wage job offers, drops LMIA requirement\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Canada will boost priority for permanent residence selection for workers with job offers or eligible Canadian work experience in 186 higher-paying occupations, and will not require Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the job offers to qualify. Starting Nov. 3, 2026, additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Derek Shank\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Canada invites 5,000 French-speaking workers to apply for permanent residence\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000\u00a0ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Canada Express Entry CEC Draw Invites 2,500 Candidates for Permanent Residence\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Canada once again released the latest Express Entry draw, which has brought renewed attention to the CEC candidates. This draw is the popular pathway for skilled workers who are seeking PR.However, this is the 61st draw of the year. Through this latest Express Entry draw, IRCC has issued more than...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-16\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC Times\n <\/div>\n
\n By CIC Times\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Wait times plateau for permanent residence and citizenship applicants\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada\u2019s (IRCC\u2019s) Oct. 9 processing times update shows that timelines for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship applications have held steady over the past month. Applicants in Canada awaiting decisions on their PR applications may be eligible to apply for Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs). Schedule a...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-15\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n IRCC relaunches Application Status Tracker for work permit, study permit, and permanent residence applicants\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has relaunched its Application Status Tracker (ATS) tool, providing more transparency to applicants for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and some permanent residence application (PR) types. The eligible PR application types are Express Entry, including the enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and family...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-15\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Canada invites 2,500 CEC candidates to apply for permanent residence\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500\u00a0ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class\u00a0candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 519; and...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-15\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Was your ancestor from a US border town? A common historical practice could make you a Canadian citizen today\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Along the St. Croix River in Maine lies the border city of Calais, just a six-minute drive from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Though separated by an international border, the two communities have historically shared much of their daily lives, including access to medical care. In fact, in the 1940s, roughly...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-15\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Janice Rodrigues\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Financial Planning for South Asian Newcomers and Their Families\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Starting a new life in Canada may bring many financial priorities. You may be planning for education, a vehicle, a home, a wedding or another important family need. At the same time, you may be helping relatives in Canada or abroad. Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now With...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-15\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By TD\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n British Columbia immigration selects workers in construction, health care, and child care\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n On Oct. 8, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited no fewer than 284 candidates working in care-related occupations and construction trades to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia\u2019s care-related selections encompassed workers in health care, child care, and veterinary care occupations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Candidates...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-14\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship from abroad? A representative in Canada could save you months\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Citizenship by descent applicants who live outside Canada and the United States can avoid several months of additional waiting by having a representative in Canada file their proof of citizenship application. A representative is a person you authorize to deal with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for you. Representatives...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-14\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Asheesh Moosapeta\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Manitoba widens fast track to licensing for internationally trained physicians\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Manitoba has announced plans to fast-track licensing for up to 90 more internationally trained physicians (ITPs). The additional ITPs are expected to be licensed through to 2028-2029, according to the federal and provincial health ministers, Marjorie Michel and Uzoma Asagwara, who announced the plan on Oct. 14, 2026 in a...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-14\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Derek Shank\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Alberta invites priority sector workers and rural job offer holders to apply for provincial nomination\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n Between Sept. 24\u2013Oct. 7, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 476 invitations to apply for provincial nomination, across four selection rounds. Invitations were extended to workers in priority occupations (e.g. aviation), job offer holders in rural Alberta, and Alberta Opportunity Stream candidates. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Candidates...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-14\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Manitoba immigration issues 257 invitations to workers in childcare, education, and healthcare\n \n <\/div>\n \n
\n On October 8, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 340 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination, inviting 211 workers in select education or childcare occupations; 46 workers in healthcare; and 83 strategically recruited candidates. Invited candidates can take the next step toward Canadian...\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Published on: 2026-10-14\n <\/div>\n
\n Source:\n CIC NEWS\n <\/div>\n
\n By Caroline Minks\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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