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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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)….

Canada extends WP-EXT letter validity to 365 days, i.e., foreign workers in Canada who apply for a new work permit before their current permit expires will now receive WP-EXT letters valid for 365 days. This is a major increase from the earlier validity period of…

British Columbia & New Brunswick expand work permit access, i.e., British Columbia and New Brunswick have decided to take part in a temporary federal policy that gives rural employers more flexibility to hire low-wage foreign workers. These changes are part of Canada’s broader effort to…