Canda immigration news

Manitoba invites over 2,100 international student graduates, skilled workers, and francophones to apply for provincial nomination

On July 16, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. Among those invited were international student graduates, skilled workers in Manitoba and overseas, and French speakers. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This selection round was the largest held by...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

Canada bars entry to foreign nationals with recent travel to the DR Congo

Foreign nationals who have been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days will be barred from entering Canada, effective 11:59 p.m. on July 20, 2026. Private and commercial air carriers flying to Canada must deny boarding to those affected. Assess your eligibility for Canadian...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

Canada issues invitations to apply to provincial nominees

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 511 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

PEI holds largest provincial immigration draw this year

On July 16, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 195 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draw continued the province’s established pattern of targeting candidates already living and working in PEI in occupations experiencing labour shortages. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams So far in 2026, PEI has maintained...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

How having a Canadian ancestor could save your kids six figures in tuition and student debt

If you’re like most people who financed a degree, you’ve likely spent years chipping away at repayment, dealing with interest rates and red tape. Now imagine if your kids could skip most of that. Canadian universities charge international students several times what they charge citizens. For some American families with...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC NEWS

By Janice Rodrigues

Manitoba Conducts Largest PNP Draw of 2026 for Canada PR Applicants

Canada continues to invite skilled workers through the Provincial Nominee Program. The latest draw offers new opportunities for skilled immigrants seeking Canadian PR.With the regular draws targeting skilled workers and overseas applicants who can contribute to the long-term growth of the economy. The province has invited 2,146 candidates in its latest...

Published on: 2026-07-20

Source: CIC Times

By Joseph Parker

Saskatchewan Speeds up PNP Processing | Canada Immigration Latest Update | Canada PR Applicants

Published on: 2026-07-19

Source: Canada immigrations videos

By Canada Immigration

Wrong photo specifications are a top reason proof of citizenship applications are returned. Here’s how to get them right

Preparing to submit an application for a Canadian citizenship certificate? Steer clear of one common mistake that sends applications back. According to Ala Bujac, a Canadian immigration lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law, submitting photos that don’t meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) specifications is one of the most common...

Published on: 2026-07-19

Source: CIC NEWS

By Janice Rodrigues

Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Between July 3–July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws through which no fewer than 1,167 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The province targeted candidates working in healthcare, law enforcement, and technology occupations, along with those planning to settle in rural Alberta. Assess...

Published on: 2026-07-19

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

Your Polish ancestors may have left your family a Canadian citizenship claim

If your family tree runs back to Poland, part of it may run through Canada. And if it does, you might be a Canadian citizen without knowing it. The Polish migration to North America split at the Atlantic; most went south to Chicago, Detroit, and New York. But when the...

Published on: 2026-07-18

Source: CIC NEWS

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada Immigration Good & Bad News Updates: NS PNP, AIP, PGP Pause, TFWP Work Permits | IRCC 2026

Published on: 2026-07-18

Source: Canada immigrations videos

By Canada Immigration

British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year

On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection factors: wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job offer, or profile registration score. Assess your...

Published on: 2026-07-18

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

British Columbia PNP Invites 569 Candidates in Latest Skills Immigration Draw

The British Columbia immigration government once again invites 569 Candidates in the latest Skills Immigration Draw to explore the province and help meet the labour market requirements and support the economy.This was the second invitation round conducted by the province in July. If you have been selected in this latest...

Published on: 2026-07-18

Source: CIC Times

Good News! Canada PR Update - Work Permit Expiring in 2026? Nova Scotia PNP News

Published on: 2026-07-17

Source: Canada immigrations videos

By Canada Immigration

Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP work permits for any role...

Published on: 2026-07-17

Source: CIC NEWS

By Caroline Minks

Citizenship by descent: When your Canadian ancestor left no paper trail, other parts of your family tree may have the evidence you need

You order the birth certificate. You wait weeks. Then the letter comes back from the provincial vital statistics office: no record found. Your Canadian ancestor was born before the province kept consistent birth records, and the one document that ties your whole family to Canada does not seem to exist....

Published on: 2026-07-17

Source: CIC NEWS

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Mariachi Tradición: Canto Con Orgullo

Mariachi is one of Mexico’s most treasured musical traditions—a living art form passed from one generation to the next through family, community, and celebration. Its songs tell stories of love and […] The post Mariachi Tradición: Canto Con Orgullo appeared first on The Immigrant Story....

Published on: 2026-07-17

Source: Immigrant Stories

By Sankar Raman

Latest PEI PNP Draw Issues 195 Labour and Express Entry Invitations

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program has conducted its latest Labour and Express Entry draw, issuing 195 invitations for skilled immigrants seeking Canadian PR. It is the seventh draw of the year.The PEI office of immigration is currently prioritizing and selecting skilled immigrants in demanding sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare,...

Published on: 2026-07-17

Source: CIC Times

By Scarlett Wilson

Manitoba invites over 2,100 international student graduates, skilled workers, and francophones to apply for provincial nomination

Canada bars entry to foreign nationals with recent travel to the DR Congo

Canada issues invitations to apply to provincial nominees

PEI holds largest provincial immigration draw this year