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Do you qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate?

The Canadian citizenship certificate is an official document from the Government of Canada that serves as proof of one’s Canadian citizenship. If you were born outside Canada, you may qualify for a Canadian citizenship certificate if at least one of your

New language test will be available for Canadian permanent residence applications

Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada will have another testing option to prove their English language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essentials test in the future. IRCC

Understanding the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for New Canadians

Thinking about buying your first home in Canada? As a newcomer, saving for a down payment may take time. To support this goal, Canada’s federal government has a registered savings plan known as the First Home Savings Account (FHSA). If you’re

New medical exam requirements for Express Entry permanent residence applications take effect

As of 21 August, new applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system will need to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) to submit their application—unless they meet certain exemptions. Prior to this change, IMEs were to

Is it possible to lose my permanent resident status?

Although permanent residents (PRs) enjoy greater protections than temporary residents, their status is not guaranteed indefinitely. You can lose PR status for various reasons—some unfavourable, like not meeting residency obligations or becoming inadmissible, and others more positive, such as voluntarily giving

Express Entry: Canada issues thousands of invitations in second largest Healthcare draw of the year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services occupation category. To be considered

Atlantic Immigration Program: What candidates are Canada’s Atlantic provinces prioritizing for immigration in 2025?

With a reduced allocation in 2025, Canadian provinces have begun prioritizing specific occupations and sectors under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). In general, individuals working in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and select other sectors may have an advantage when applying through the

Alberta holds biggest draw of the year, invites hundreds of candidates for provincial immigration

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held its biggest draw of 2025, issuing 581 invitations to apply through the Alberta Opportunity stream last week. Apart from that, it also held draws through the Health Care Pathway under its Express Entry

IRCC invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 192 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) To be considered in this draw, candidates

Immigrating as a couple through Express Entry: what you need to know about listing a partner as non-accompanying

If you’re applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry and you’re part of a couple, you can list your spouse or common-law partner (“partner”) as accompanying or non-accompanying on your application. This article will cover When to list a

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