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Can I apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship?

Thousands of people may be eligible to gain Canadian citizenship by applying for a discretionary grant of citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government earlier this year, this option is available to people born abroad who did not inherit

Saskatchewan receives increased immigration quota

Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams In a phone call

BREAKING: Large decrease in arrivals of temporary residents in Canada

In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada’s immigration department. In the period between January and June of 2025, Canada welcomed 215,520 fewer international students and

Entrepreneurs invited in British Columbia PNP draw

British Columbia has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to entrepreneurs. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) targeted candidates through two of its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks the sixth entrepreneur-focused selection round conducted by the province in 2025

Candidates receive invitations in Prince Edward Island’s eighth draw of the year

On August 21, Prince Edward Island (PEI) extended invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. The province focused on candidates already living and working in PEI in high-demand occupations and sectors, prioritizing international student graduates from select universities and

IRCC backlog rises in July

As of July 31, there were 901,700 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. This marks the third month in a row with an increase in the backlog, compared to the months prior. Consult with an experienced immigration representative

Peace Liard, North Okanagan-Shuswap, and Pictou County reveal designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Three more regions have shared their list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This includes Peace Liard and North Okanagan-Shuswap, both in British Columbia. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP Pictou County, located in the central-northern part

Skilled workers receive invitations in Manitoba’s latest provincial draw

Manitoba held its second draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Invitations were extended based on skilled work experience, scoring results, and involvement in strategic recruitment initiatives. This is Manitoba’s 17th

FAQs on medical exams when applying for PR through Express Entry

As of 21 August 2025, Express Entry applicants will now require an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of a complete application for Canadian permanent residence (PR)—unless they meet certain exemptions. This article will cover 10 of the most frequently

Yukon to grant additional nominations for permanent residence

Yukon has received an additional 67 nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for this year. Its total number of nomination spaces for 2025 is now 282, up from the 215 spaces it was allotted by the federal government following

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