New Canadian Citizens: Your Passport Application Guide Starts Here Becoming a Canadian citizen is a major milestone—but you don’t automatically receive a passport when you’re granted citizenship. If you’ve recently taken the oath or are planning to, understanding how to apply for your first Canadian passport is essential before booking any international trips. This guide […]

Newly Naturalized? Here’s What You Should Know About Getting Your First Canadian Passport Becoming a Canadian citizen is a major milestone, but the journey doesn’t end there. One of the most important next steps is applying for your first Canadian passport—a powerful document granting visa-free access to 188 countries and territories worldwide as of 2025. […]

Alberta Invites Skilled Workers in Construction and Agriculture Under AAIP The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued new invitations to immigration candidates under two targeted provincial streams. The draws, held in the final 10 days of June, reflect Alberta’s commitment to addressing critical labour market gaps in the construction and agriculture sectors. This move […]

Quebec Halts PEQ-Worker Stream Until Late 2025 In a major shift to its immigration policy, Quebec has officially paused the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) – Worker Stream until November 30, 2025. This decision leaves many foreign workers and international graduates—who once considered the PEQ their fastest route to Canadian permanent residency (PR)—scrambling for alternatives. But […]

Sweeping Changes Reshape the Future of Immigration in Canada Canada’s immigration policies have undergone a major transformation in the first half of 2025. From permanent residence targets to new pilot programs and a revamped Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented sweeping changes that affect foreign nationals, students, workers, and entrepreneurs […]

Big Changes for Aspiring Business Owners in Canada Canada has rolled out major reforms to the C11 Work Permit, part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), targeting business owners and self-employed individuals aiming to operate a business in Canada temporarily. These changes came into effect on May 27, 2025, and are set to reshape how […]

Significant Increase in Living Expense Threshold for Study Permit Applicants Canada’s immigration department has announced a notable change that affects all international students planning to study in Canada from September 1, 2025. According to the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), international students will need to demonstrate higher financial support to be […]

Immigration timelines continue to evolve across Canada. Whether you’re sponsoring family, applying for permanent residence, or submitting a work or study visa, understanding the latest processing times is crucial to planning your journey. Here’s a detailed overview of the latest IRCC processing time updates as of July 2, 2025. 1. Family Sponsorship Delays Continue—Quebec Faces […]

Brandon, Manitoba’s second-largest city, has taken a significant step forward in welcoming skilled foreign workers by officially releasing its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This initiative offers a streamlined pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) for eligible candidates with job offers from participating employers within Brandon’s community boundaries. About […]

In an unprecedented academic collaboration, the University of Toronto (UofT) has partnered with Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) to support international students facing immigration and visa-related disruptions in the United States. This initiative offers Harvard’s international students the opportunity to temporarily continue their studies in Canada—ensuring their academic progress is not stalled due to visa delays […]