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GTA workers receive invitations to apply for provincial nomination

On April 30, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two draws under two of its Employer Job Offer streams, targeting candidates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The province issued a total of 997 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), primarily to

One in seven Rhode Islanders now eligible for Canadian passports

Around one in seven Rhode Islanders qualifies for U.S.-Canadian dual citizenship, following a recent change to Canadian law. The law, Bill C-3, eliminated the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, putting Rhode Island, with its French-Canadian/Franco-American heritage, among the shortlist of

Out-of-status workers and students gain additional options under new rules

Temporary residents in Canada who have lost their status as workers or students may now apply for restoration of status as a visitor. Prior to this change, such foreign nationals may have needed to leave Canada and then seek re-entry as

Everything we know about the “high-wage occupation factor” in Canada’s proposed Express Entry overhaul

Under the proposed Express Entry reforms, candidates in higher-earning occupations are set to be prioritized for selection as Canadian permanent residents in the future. The proposed “high-wage” occupation factor in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) would award extra points to candidates

The cast of “Friends” has become more Canadian; if you’re American, you might have too

Following a change in Canada’s citizenship law, Matt LeBlanc has become as Canadian as his Friends co-star Matthew Perry, along with millions of Americans across the country. Under the new law, which removed the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, LeBlanc,

Processing times drop for temporary residence applications, latest IRCC data shows

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for temporary residence applications on April 29, 2026—and some show significant improvements. Applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria saw the most notable improvements to wait time over the span of two weeks.

Canada hikes permanent resident fees

As of April 30, 2026, Canada’s permanent residence (PR) processing fees have increased across all streams and programs—including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship. Here’s what you need to know, whether you have a PR application in progress

How Newcomers to Canada Can Choose the Right Financial Advisor: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Decide

Moving to Canada often means learning how a new financial system works. Banking, credit, taxes, and investing may operate differently from what you experienced in your home country. Because of this, some newcomers choose to work with a financial advisor. An

4000 ITAs issued in third Express Entry draw of the week

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 to

Canada expands passport access for adopted persons

Canadian adopted persons can now apply for full-validity passports from abroad. They can apply from abroad using their electronic citizenship certificates (e-certificates), in accordance with updated instructions to officers published on April 24, 2026 on the immigration department’s website. Schedule a

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