Some dermatologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other doctors now have a more streamlined pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On December 8, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced the creation of a new Express Entry category dedicated to physicians with Canadian work experience. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams Because...

If you are outside of Canada currently, you may have to move to sponsor your spouse, depending on whether you are a citizen or permanent resident—however, your loved one’s ability to travel during the application process drastically changes, depending on if you use the in-Canada (Inland Sponsorship) or outside Canada...

IRCC has set a new benchmark for 2025 by issuing the highest number of PNP invitations in a single draw. This major update is reflected in the latest Express Entry draw, which expanded provincial priorities and offered renewed hope for skilled professionals seeking a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residency.Canada...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,123 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...

On December 8, 2025, Minister of Immigration, Lena Metlege Diab, and Maggie Chi announced three new immigration measures to make it easier for international doctors to become permanent residents in Canada. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams Under these measures, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce:...

Newcomers looking for work in Ontario may find it easier to land interviews and secure jobs that match their skills and experience. Starting January 1, 2026, several new requirements for publicly advertised job postings will take effect under changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). Among the most significant is...

Manitoba recently held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing invitations to 184 skilled candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency. This December draw reflects the province’s ongoing commitment to attracting talented immigrants who can contribute to Manitoba’s economic growth and labour market needs.For prospective applicants, this latest Manitoba PNP draw...

Some famous Americans— including Madonna and Hillary Clinton—will be considered Canadian citizens under a new law. On November 20, Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) was passed by the Canadian federal government, removing the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent. Get a Free Legal Consultation...

On December 2, 2025, the Trump administration put an indefinite pause on the processing of immigration applications submitted by nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk.” Included in this pause are green card applications, meaning nationals from affected countries such as Haiti, Somalia, and Venezuela—who applied for US permanent residence...

On December 5, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited nearly 185 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The MPNP extended invitations to candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams...

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced a significant update for those awaiting permanent residence: open work permits (OWPs) under the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR‑to‑PR) Pathway are now valid through December 31, 2026.This means eligible applicants and their accompanying family members can continue to live...

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates with expired or soon-to-expire work permits have until December 16, 2025, at 12:59 a.m. EDT to apply for a Manitoba support letter.  With a Manitoba support letter, eligible candidates can apply to the federal government for a two-year open work permit (OWP) under Canada’s...

Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score may be higher than you think. Many candidates within Canada’s Express Entry system may be omitting factors that could increase their CRS scores, due to unfamiliarity with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) rules. Considering additional factors around work experience or having a joint...

The incoming cohort of international students can expect to benefit from recent cuts to the international student program, if they hope to settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs) after their studies. The idea that cuts to the student program will benefit incoming students may seem surprising. Discover your options...

Amendments to Canada’s border bill set limits to the governor general’s ability to cancel or suspend immigration applications, and to cancel, vary, or suspend immigration documents such as work permits, study permits, and permanent resident cards. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain...