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Temporary residence applicants see wait times increase

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates on August 5, revealing longer waits across most application categories. Of the increases seen in IRCC’s latest wait time refresher, the most notable include A 14-week surge in work

Washington’s deep Canadian ties could mean citizenship for tens of thousands through ancestry

From Blaine to Sumas, a string of Washington towns sits so close to the Canadian border that generations of cross-border families – and their influence – are simply part of the community. As a matter of fact, Point Roberts, a Washington

IRCC releases updated distribution of candidate scores in the Express Entry pool

The Express Entry pool contracted by more than 2,400 profiles between July 19–August 3, despite an increase of over 1,500 candidates in the 501–600 CRS score range, according to the latest data provided by Canada’s immigration department. Declines occurred across all

Canadian Experience Class candidates invited 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 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A

Alberta invites workers in agriculture and construction to apply for provincial nomination

Alberta held two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, with both rounds focused on workers in priority sectors. In total, the province issued 82 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its dedicated Express Entry Stream. Assess your

Submitting a Canadian citizenship by descent application? Double check these seven details first

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can now apply for a citizenship certificate under the Canada’s new citizenship by descent law, you may have spent a considerable amount of time preparing your application. You’ve gathered the documents. You’ve

BREAKING: Ontario opens intake for new permanent residence pathway

Ontario has opened the door to its new pathway to permanent residence. As of August 4, 2026, eligible foreign nationals can be considered for provincial nomination by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) through the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). Assess

Immigration department finds PR pathway for self-employed persons “no longer fit for purpose”

Canada’s immigration department has found a key pathway to permanent residence for world-class athletes and entertainers “no longer fit for purpose.” The federal Self-Employed Persons Program (SEPP) has been plagued by a significant backlog, high refusal rates, and lengthy processing times,

New to Canada? Understanding Banking, Credit, and Managing Your Money in Canada

New to Canada? Understanding how the Canadian banking system works may help you manage your finances and prepare for everyday life in your new community. Join TD and CanadaVisa for a live webinar designed for newcomers to Canada. During this informative

Provincial nominees invited in first Express Entry draw of August

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 507 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw,

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