Prince Edward Island Invites Workers For Provincial Nomination
Prince Edward Island held two immigration draws in October, inviting a total of 254 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The first draw took place on October 7, followed by another selection round on October 16. Both draws focused on workers in occupations and sectors…
Can Estranged Relatives Pass Down Canadian Citizenship?
Recent updates to Canadian nationality regulations have created opportunities for individuals to claim citizenship by descent. However, many potential applicants face a complex challenge: the key parent or grandparent through whom the claim passes is an individual with whom they no longer maintain communication. Family…
Canada To Introduce A New Asylum Claim Process
Canada is set to introduce a new online process for asylum claims starting November 3, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced that the new system will take effect after the current process closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026. The…
Canadian Citizenship Can Pass Through Family Lineage
A Canadian-born parent or ancestor may give a person a pathway to Canadian citizenship by descent, even when the person was born outside Canada and has never lived in the country. Recent changes to Canada’s citizenship law have also expanded the number of people who…
Can A Criminal Record Affect Canadian Citizenship?
Since Bill C-3 came into force on December 15, 2025, thousands of Americans with Canadian ancestry have been applying for Canadian citizenship certificates each month. However, questions remain about how the updated citizenship rules work. One common concern is whether a past criminal record/ conviction…
Canada Changes Employer Work Permit Refusal Rules
Canada has updated its instructions for assessing employer-specific work permit applications. The new guidance limits the ability of immigration officers to refuse an application immediately when they have concerns about whether a job offer is genuine. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada published the updated instructions…
Canada Plans A New Labrador Biometrics Site
Canada’s federal government plans to open a new biometrics collection site in Labrador in January 2027. Once operational, the site in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will allow people seeking Canadian immigration services in Labrador to provide their fingerprints and photographs locally. At present, many people living…
Canada Invites Provincial Nominees For Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. On September 28, 2026, the department issued 733 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates who had received a provincial nomination. Candidates needed to meet the…
British Columbia Invites Skilled Workers For Nomination
On September 24, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited 714 workers to apply for provincial nomination and pursue Canadian permanent residence. The province selected 426 skilled workers with high-paying job offers and 288 candidates who achieved competitive scores under its ranking system. Invited…
Canada Updates Temporary Residence Application Timelines
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released updated estimates for temporary residence applications as of September 22, 2026. The latest update shows changes in some work permit and Super Visa estimates, while study permit estimates remained unchanged. The main updates include: Visitor visa estimates also…
