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Canada invites 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to meet the minimum work experience for the Trades category, and have A minimum Comprehensive

From Classroom to Canadian Workplace: A Guide for Newcomer Students

Starting a career in Canada may involve more than completing a degree or diploma. Employers may also look for practical skills and experience related to the job. A co-op program may give students an opportunity to begin developing both while they

My Canadian citizenship by descent application was refused. What are my next steps?

Canadian citizenship by descent claims can be complicated, and a refusal letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can leave applicants unsure of where to go next. While potentially discouraging, a refusal by itself does not need to entail the

Canada curbs summary refusal of employer-specific work permits

Canada’s immigration department has barred officers from summarily refusing work permit applications relying on dubious job offers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions on its website on Sept. 17, 2026, which require officers to give applicants the opportunity

Can a criminal record affect a Canadian citizenship by descent claim?

Since Bill C-3 came into force on December 15, 2025, more than ten thousand Americans with Canadian ancestry have been applying for Canadian citizenship certificates every month. Many misconceptions about the new law remain. One question comes up often: can a

Canada extends Ebola-related immigration and travel bans

Canada has extended measures banning entry of foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan. The extended measures also prohibit entry of foreign nationals with past-21-day travel to the DRC. Schedule a Free Work

Tracing Canadian citizenship by descent? Ancestry just added 570,000 Quebec obituaries, one of which could unlock your claim

Genealogy company Ancestry has added an index of 570,090 Quebec obituaries from the Drouin Institute to its website. The records come from obituaries published in Quebec newspapers between 1902 and 2025. For Americans with French-Canadian roots, this could matter. In December

Canada sets opening of Labrador biometrics site for January 2027

Canada’s federal government has announced plans to expand collection of biometrics in Labrador, starting operations in January of 2027. When the new site is operational, individuals seeking immigration services in Labrador will be able to have their biometrics collected in Happy

Canada invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to pursue permanent residence

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 candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A

Newfoundland and Labrador selects 41 workers for provincial immigration

On Sept. 25, Newfoundland and Labrador invited 41 workers to advance toward Canadian permanent residence (PR). Foreign workers who were selected can respond by submitting applications for provincial nomination. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Once nominated by the province, they

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