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IRCC releases updated breakdown of Express Entry candidates by CRS score

The Express Entry pool contracted by 732 profiles between Oct. 12–25, with the most significant declines occurring in the 431–470 and 501–600 CRS score ranges, according to the latest data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Oct. 26.

Canada invites 5,000 francophones to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates

Alberta invites 560 workers to apply for provincial nomination

Between Oct. 9–20, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) sent out no fewer than 562 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. Across five draws, the AAIP selected workers in tourism and hospitality, healthcare, law enforcement, and a wide range of priority

Why Canadian citizenship by descent claims through female ancestors often need more documents and attention

Two Americans can share a Canadian-born great-grandparent and still have different citizenship applications. The difference often lies in whether each one’s line of descent runs mostly through women or men. A line that runs through women tends to need more documents.

Canada selects 792 provincial nominees to pursue permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 792 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered

Manitoba invites 1,304 workers to apply for provincial nomination

On October 22, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to Manitoba graduates and spouses of Manitoba graduates (734); Top-scoring candidates residing in Manitoba (513); and Strategically recruited candidates (57). Candidates

What an IRCC officer looks for in your citizenship by descent application

An IRCC officer reviewing your proof of citizenship application tests each fact your claim depends on. For each one, the officer asks whether your evidence makes it more likely than not to be true. Lawyers call that standard the balance of

Planning to leave the US? You may already be a Canadian citizen by descent

In June, Gallup found that 33% of Americans are “extremely proud” to be American. That’s the lowest share since Gallup began asking in 2001. Some of those Americans are weighing an exit. If you’re one of them, you’ve likely looked at

Three case studies show how the new high-wage points will affect CRS scores for Express Entry candidates in Canada

Effective November 3, 2026, Express Entry candidates will compete for permanent residence under a new version of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which will award them the higher of Up to 150* points for Canadian work experience; or Up to 100

New data shows how IRCC handled urgent proof of citizenship requests in Bill C-3’s first eight months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) received roughly 6,726 proof of citizenship applications requesting urgent processing in the first eight months after Bill C-3 took effect. That’s according to internal IRCC data CIC News obtained through an Access to Information request.

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