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Canada to simplify SIN issuance for newcomers

The Canadian government announced a series of measures to improve Social Insurance Number (SIN) services in the country. This includes the launch of SIN@Entry, a program specifically geared towards newcomers. Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to Canada Employment and Social

Deadline extended for changes to Canadian citizenship by descent

Canadians must continue to wait for the thrice over-due changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. On March 13, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for the federal government to amend the law concerning the first-generation limit (FGL) to

Canada invites PNP candidates in third Express Entry draw of the month

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 536 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. See your eligibility for all Express

How leaving Canada can improve your CRS score

If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, moving back to your home country may be a helpful stepping stone on your way to PR. You can gain up to 50 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for the foreign

New Brunswick holds first provincial draws of 2025

On March 5 and 6, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first draws of the year, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. These recent draws follow a period of flux for the NBPNP, as the province looked to

Scammers may reach out to you posing as government representatives. Here’s what you need to know

A common scam to look out for, particularly as a newcomer, is fraudsters impersonating government representatives in a bid to gain access to your personal and financial information. Impersonation fraud has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing forms of fraud

Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister

Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will

What’s Mark Carney’s immigration agenda?

What does Marc Carney, the next Prime Minister of Canada, intend to do with Canada’s immigration system? On the one hand, Carney has emphasized the role that immigration plays in growing Canada’s economy. On the other hand, he’s criticized recent immigration

BREAKING: Canada announces measures to grant citizenship to lost Canadians affected by first-generation limit

Some people can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures announced today, people in the following situations can apply for a discretionary grant of citizenship: Situation 1: People born or adopted before December 19, 2023 who are

Canada announces admissions target for new home care worker pathway to permanent residency

Canada plans to grant permanent residence to 2,750 home care workers under its new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP). Of these 2,750 admissions, 150 will be reserved for home care workers currently out of status in the country, according to

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