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Ontario Master’s and PhD graduates selected for provincial immigration for first time since 2024

On March 18, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams for the first time in over a year. The province invited more than 1,100 international student graduates with Canadian

Banking Basics for Newcomers to Canada

When you arrive in Canada, there are many everyday tasks to take care of. You’ll likely be looking for a place to live, setting up a phone plan, or registering for essential services. Opening a bank account is often one of

OPINION: These 5 tips helped me land my first job in Canada

Moving countries is hard. Looking for work while adjusting to a new place can make it feel even harder. When I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) in 2022, I did not have a job lined up. Like many

IRCC’s backlog falls below one million as work permit waits ease

As of January 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) total application backlog dropped to 990,300, falling below one million for the first time since October 2025. The most significant shifts seen in this backlog update compared to December 31, 2025,

Express Entry’s latest category draw sees cut-off score dip below 400

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Why getting Canadian citizenship can take longer than you expect

Naturalizing as a Canadian citizen is a lengthy process, taking over four years from start to finish. The majority of wait time includes fulfilling the physical presence requirement and waiting for your citizenship application to be processed. Schedule a Free Canadian

Newfoundland and Labrador’s first draw of 2026 marks highest number of invitations issued in a single round

On March 6, Newfoundland and Labrador held its first draw of the year, issuing invitations to hundreds of provincial immigration candidates. Invitations were extended through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess

A criminal record could derail your trip to Canada this spring – here’s why

If you intend to travel to Canada this spring, you could be denied entry for having a criminal record, including for minor offences. Should you wish to enter Canada in the next few months, your best bet at overcoming criminal inadmissibility

Express Entry: CEC candidates invited at lowest cut-off score in 18 months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

BREAKING: Ontario to begin overhaul of immigration streams by end of May 2026

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has prepared legal changes to the Ontario Immigration Act (OIA) that will allow for a complete overhaul of existing streams, candidate selection, and the structure of the program itself. These changes are slated to be

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