With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification (if applicable), and re-taking an immigration language test.  Book an immigration language test with CELPIP Given that the proposed reforms...

British Columbia continues to attract skilled talent through its Provincial Nominee Program, offering pathways for qualified candidates to build a future in Canada.The latest BC PNP draw reflects the province's ongoing efforts to address labour market needs and support economic growth by selecting individuals with the skills and experience required...

British Columbia has introduced a new minimum wage increase, bringing higher earnings for thousands of workers across the province. This new wage increase is effective from June 1, 2026. The updated wage rates reflect the government’s commitment to helping workers keep pace with rising living costs and inflation.However, the increase...

Key takeaways South Florida has approximately 650,000 Jewish residents — the third largest Jewish community in North America Boca Raton, Aventura, Sunny Isles, and Deerfield Beach have especially large, well-established Jewish communities Canadian citizens have several strong US immigration pathways — TN visa, E-2 investor visa, employment-based green cards The...

Nearly one in every three New Hampshire residents may be dual Canadian-U.S. citizens, after Canada updated its Citizenship Act in December 2025. Compared to the rest of the country, Americans with family ties to states such as New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have a much higher chance of having Canadian...

Ontario has revoked all its provincial pathways to permanent residence, without putting into place any replacements. On May 30, 2026, scheduled legislative changes to Ontario’s provincial regulations took effect, and invalidated each of the immigration streams through which foreign nationals used to be able to qualify for provincial nomination for...

While most individuals will require a work permit if they wish to work while in Canada, there are certain situations in which one need not be obtained. Business visitors, remote workers for a foreign employer, and international students with work authorization are among those who do not require a permit....

British Columbia has introduced significant updates to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) through a revised Skills Immigration Program Guide that took effect on May 28, 2026.The updated guide outlines new application procedures, documentation requirements, and employer obligations across multiple immigration streams. It also introduces the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support...

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On May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) will lose their legal basis as part of a suite of regulation changes that will come into force on this date. The revocation covers every existing pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. It’s the largest single...

Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport. And this spring, thousands of Americans have been applying, pushing up processing times dramatically. If you’re...

On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams...

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its third Invitation to Apply (ITA) in May 2026. The latest round of invitations reflects the province's continued efforts to attract skilled workers and address labour market needs across key sectors.Through its immigration programs, Newfoundland and Labrador aims to support economic growth while helping employers...