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Canada imposes stricter requirements on digital nomads

Digital nomads seeking entry to Canada under a common work-permit exemption will be subject to increased scrutiny under new rules. The rules come in the form of updated instructions to officers, titled “Temporary residents: Digital nomads,” published on the immigration department’s

How to find out if you have Canadian citizenship through the same ancestor as Beyoncé

More than 13,000 people are known to share the same Canadian ancestor as Beyoncé, according WikiTree—but this is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Through her mother, American singer-songwriter Beyoncé is the sixth great-granddaughter of Acadian resistance leader Joseph Broussard

Canada holds first Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw in four weeks

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 (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

BREAKING: Canada to impose quarantine on travellers returning from Ebola-stricken regions

Canada is introducing quarantine requirements for travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, in response to the Ebola outbreak. The quarantine requirement will take effect on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and

BREAKING: Canada to suspend immigration documents for residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the DR Congo

Canada will suspend immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan starting May 27, 11.59 p.m. EDT. Residents of these countries will not be allowed to travel to Canada, even if they hold a temporary

Off-campus work rules for international students: May 2026 update

International students in Canada can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The headline number hasn’t changed since fall 2024 — but the rules around what counts as work, what counts

What happens behind the scenes after you submit a study permit application?

Most of the study permit process is waiting. You completed biometrics three weeks ago. Your IRCC account hasn’t changed. Your application status still says “In Progress,” and the processing-times page tells you to wait somewhere between six and twelve weeks. Take

IRCC plans to add language test field to post-graduation work permit application portal

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field to submit language test results on its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) site, in the face of continued applicant confusion. In an article in Global News, a spokesperson for Immigration Minister

Live Webinar: What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers

Are you considering buying your first home in Canada? For many newcomers, understanding how mortgages work, what costs to expect, and how much home you can afford may feel unfamiliar at first. Taking time to learn the basics may help you

LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates

Eligible LGBTQ Americans are being fast-tracked in their applications for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. Some are receiving citizenship certificates in as little as two weeks. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American