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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

Nova Scotia nominee program to prioritize workers in healthcare, trades, and select other sectors

Nova Scotia has announced new selection priorities for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) on April 27, setting out which priority occupations the province will fast-track under a three-level framework. Healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople receive the highest priority and the

Canada doubles length of work authorization support letters for workers on maintained status

Foreign workers in Canada who have applied for a new work permit before the expiry of their previous work authorization will now be issued WP-EXT letters that are valid for 365 days. The increased validity period for WP-EXT letters was conveyed

Canadian Experience Class candidates receive invitations to apply in last Express Entry draw week of April

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Nova Scotia set to introduce annual expiry of provincial nominee candidate profiles

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) has announced plans to introduce a validity period for Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles, along with details regarding the management of existing profiles. Effective May 1, 2026, NSNP candidate profiles submitted on or after that

How to Choose the Best English Language Test for You

Choosing the right English language proficiency test can feel overwhelming, given the many widely accepted options available today. Whether you’re applying for immigration, higher education, or professional certification, selecting the test that best aligns with your goals is essential. Among these

British Columbia targets skilled workers in latest provincial immigration draw

On April 22, British Columbia held its third Skills Immigration (SI) draw of 2026, inviting candidates deemed to create high economic impact in the province. The province invited more than 450 candidates, based on minimum wage and qualifying job offer, as

Americans set a record for Irish citizenship in 2025. Demand for Canadian citizenship could be next, and far greater

American demand for second citizenships is surging, and Canada is at the center of it. Last year, U.S. citizens’ applications for Irish citizenship based on ancestry jumped 63%, a record. Even so, only a small proportion of Americans qualify under Irish

Manitoba holds largest immigration draw of the year so far, targeting select occupations

On April 23, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw. The province issued a total of 308 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across two separate selection components — the largest draw of 2026 to date.

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