Canada’s one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors. On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied minors from the ban on

Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process their application. New program instructions

On May 12, Canada’s immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps in processing time. This update

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be

Foreign workers in Canada who have applied for a new work permit before the expiry of their previous work authorization will now be issued WP-EXT letters that are valid for 365 days. The increased validity

Nova Scotia has announced new selection priorities for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) on April 27, setting out which priority occupations the province will fast-track under a three-level framework. Healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople

On April 13, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted another round of invitations across both of its provincial immigration pathways. A total of 210 invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and

Higher earnings will matter more than Canadian work experience in the competition for Canadian permanent residence, under Ottawa’s proposed changes to Express Entry Further details on the proposed overhaul of the Express Entry system, Canada’s

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students in Canada no longer need a co-op work permit to participate in student work placements such as co-ops, internships, and practicums. The change is the first in

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says its Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program will establish 58 agreements to help roughly 32,000 internationally trained professionals (ITPs) this year. These measures are particularly important for newcomers to

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top

Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your study permit conditions. Not only

Work experience is one of the most important parts of an Express Entry profile—it is often the single greatest factor contributing to your eligibility for a program, and your competitiveness as a candidate. It’s also

While Express Entry offers a fast-track route to Canadian permanent residence (PR), individuals must ensure that all information in their profile and application is accurate, verifiable, and consistent. Errors such as misaligned NOC codes, ineligible

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that approximately 27% of applications of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January to October) were refused due to incompleteness. Of the 45,235 spouse or

As of 12 p.m. on March 9, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is officially opening its Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams for candidate consideration. This comes following the Program switching to an Expression of Interest

Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of

The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a

On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this

To qualify for an occupational category, Express Entry candidates now require at least 12 months’ work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years.This work experience need not be continuous. Prior to this

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 279 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be

Despite not being widely known, some candidates in the Express Entry pool can and do receive invitations to apply (ITAs), despite having a lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score than the cut-off for that draw.

The Government of New Brunswick has implemented numerous changes to its provincial immigration programs, including restrictions on occupations eligible for consideration, a new application consideration model, and a pilot extension. These updates will affect both

Passport validity directly impacts the validity period of work permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If a prospective worker’s passport is set to expire before the end of their planned stay, the

As travel rules continue to shift and global uncertainty grows, more people are turning to second citizenship as a source of long-term security. Even celebrities such as George Clooney and Rosie O’ Donnell have acquired