The latest edition of the Henley & Partners Passport Index has placed Canada within the top ten most powerful passports globally for 2025. Canadian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 183 destinations, securing the 9th position out of 198 jurisdictions assessed. Meanwhile, the United States passport has fallen out of the top ten for […]
Read MoreNew Brunswick has continued its strong momentum in 2025 by holding three major Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws between October 6 and 9, issuing a total of 522 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled candidates across various sectors. These draws reflect the province’s ongoing commitment to addressing labour shortages and supporting regional economic growth through […]
Read MoreYoung professionals and travellers from participating countries have one last chance to be considered for an LMIA-exempt International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will run the final invitation round of the season in the week of October 20, 2025, and profiles must be in the system before […]
Read MoreIn a notable policy shift, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced on October 16 that the federal government will restore additional nomination spaces to provincial nominee programs (PNPs) for 2025. The move rolls back part of last year’s sharp reduction in provincial allocations and comes after sustained pressure from provinces and industry groups that warned […]
Read MoreThe federal government has tabled fresh amendments to Bill C-3 that would tighten who can inherit Canadian citizenship from a parent born outside Canada. If these changes become law in their current form, many children born or adopted abroad would face new hurdles to gaining citizenship by descent. What the new amendments would do Why […]
Read MoreFor international students in Canada, managing both academics and financial needs can often be challenging — especially with the standard 24-hour-per-week limit on off-campus work. However, many students are unaware that there are two legitimate and legal pathways that allow them to work unlimited hours during their studies. These options not only provide financial relief […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a major update to its online processing time system — giving applicants for Permanent Residence (PR) and Canadian Citizenship more transparency than ever before. Until now, applicants could only view average processing times for specific programs, regardless of when their application was submitted. With this new enhancement, […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 2,500 candidates in a recent Express Entry draw targeted at the Healthcare and social services category. The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 and applied to candidates who created an Express Entry profile before 11:17 p.m. UTC on May 12, 2025. This round […]
Read MoreSmooth Entry Begins with Preparation For thousands of newcomers—whether international students or temporary foreign workers—the moment they land in Canada marks the beginning of a life-changing journey. However, that first step at the airport or border can also be overwhelming without the right preparation. Knowing what to expect, which documents to carry, and what mistakes […]
Read MoreNewfoundland and Labrador has issued 125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest round of provincial immigration selections, the province’s eleventh draw of 2025. The invitations were distributed between the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) to address immediate labour market needs and support regional economic recovery. Key […]
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