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British Columbia to nominate 1,000 additional healthcare, construction, and cream-of-the-crop provincial immigration candidates

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has received 1,000 additional nomination spaces for 2026, which will be used to support foreign nationals in care-related occupations, construction trades, and high-earning/scoring roles seeking Canadian permanent residence. The BCPNP’s total allocation for 2026

IRCC groups your citizenship by descent documents into primary and secondary tiers: Here is the list

You have a document for every generation, from your Canadian ancestor down to you. What you may not know is that IRCC counts some of them for far more than others, and a single generation resting on the wrong kind can

Canada publishes updated processing timelines for temporary residence applicants

On August 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with increases seen in almost every category. The standout changes were for U.S. super visa applications and visitor visa applications from Pakistan, both of which saw

A Newcomer’s Guide to TFSAs and RRSPs in Canada

As a newcomer to Canada, you may be thinking about how to save for the future. Two common savings tools are the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). While both may help you grow your money,

Canada selects French speakers for permanent residence at lowest cutoff score since March 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to

Canada on track to admit fewer permanent residents than planned for 2026

Over the first half of the year, Canada’s permanent resident admissions amounted to only 41% of the federal government’s annual target. On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data showing that from January 1 through June

Latest data shows Canadian citizenship certificate finalizing dropped amid June review

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data. A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior

Immigration department releases monthly update on application processing

On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new data on application throughput for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship files. These latest figures, published on the government’s “Inside IRCC’s application processing system” webpage, provide a snapshot accurate

Canada invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

How Your International Degree Can Support Your Canadian Job Search

Many newcomers arrive in Canada with valuable international credentials and professional experience, yet their qualifications are not always fully recognized by Canadian employers. To strengthen your job search, it’s important to understand the employer’s perspective and to clearly communicate how your

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