Canada Holds Another Provincial Nominee Express Entry Draw
Canada holds another provincial nominee Express Entry draw, i.e., Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest selection round. This marks the second consecutive…
Americans Gain Canadian Citizenship Through Ancestry
Many Americans are now becoming Canadian citizens after Canada changed its citizenship law in late 2025. The updated law removed the first-generation limit (FGL) on Canadian citizenship by descent for people born before December 15, 2025. This change opened the door for millions of people…
British Columbia Invites More Skilled Workers In A New Draw
British Columbia invites more skilled workers in a new draw, i.e., British Columbia has held another provincial immigration draw, inviting hundreds of skilled workers through its Skills Immigration (SI) category. The latest draw took place on May 14, 2026, under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee…
Canada Updates Rules For LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Canada updates rules for LMIA-exempt work permits, giving foreign professionals and employers clearer rules to follow under an international trade agreement. The updated guidance comes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and applies to professionals entering Canada under the General Agreement on Trade in…
Canada Expands Flexibility For Refugee Applicants
Canada expands flexibility for refugee applicants, i.e., Canada has introduced more flexibility for refugees facing difficulties leaving their host countries. New guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirms that refugee applicants do not need to provide exit permits or proof of legal status…
New Brunswick Holds Multiple Immigration Draws
New Brunswick holds multiple immigration draws, i.e., New Brunswick held several immigration draws between April 30 and May 3, 2026, issuing a total of 373 invitations across different provincial and Atlantic immigration programs. The invitations were issued through multiple streams of the New Brunswick Provincial…
Canadian Archives See Surge In Requests After Law Change
Canadian archives see surge in requests after law change, i.e., archives across Canada are seeing a sharp rise in requests after Canada changed its citizenship law and expanded citizenship by descent. The new law removed the first-generation limit for Canadian citizenship. This means that anyone…
New Hampshire Is Among The Top States For Canadian Passports
New Hampshire is among the top states for Canadian passports, i.e., residents of New Hampshire may now have a strong chance of qualifying for Canadian citizenship. It is estimated that more than one in four people in the state could be eligible for dual U.S.-Canadian…
Canada Plans A New High-Wage Factor For Express Entry
Canada plans a new high-wage factor for Express Entry, i.e., Canada is planning changes to its Express Entry system. Under the proposal, candidates working in higher-paying jobs may get extra priority for permanent residence. A new “high-wage occupation factor” may be added to the Comprehensive…
Canada Invites CEC Candidates In A New Express Entry Draw
Canada invites CEC candidates in a new Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw and issued new invitations to apply (ITAs). In this draw, 2,000 ITAs were issued to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)….
