Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 752 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) score of 772; and Created […]
Starting a new life in Canada may bring many financial priorities. You may be planning for education, a vehicle, a home, a wedding or another important family need. At the same time, you may be helping relatives in Canada or abroad. Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now With several goals competing for the […]
Along the St. Croix River in Maine lies the border city of Calais, just a six-minute drive from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Though separated by an international border, the two communities have historically shared much of their daily lives, including access to medical care. In fact, in the 1940s, roughly one-third of babies born at […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Oct. 9 processing times update shows that timelines for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship applications have held steady over the past month. Applicants in Canada awaiting decisions on their PR applications may be eligible to apply for Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation A […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has relaunched its Application Status Tracker (ATS) tool, providing more transparency to applicants for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and some permanent residence application (PR) types. The eligible PR application types are Express Entry, including the enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and family sponsorship of a spouse or […]
A new application for proof of Canadian citizenship now takes 34 months to process. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its processing times tool on October 9, adding one month to September’s figure of 33 months. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship That single month is the smallest increase […]
On October 8, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 340 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination, inviting 211 workers in select education or childcare occupations; 46 workers in healthcare; and 83 strategically recruited candidates. Invited candidates can take the next step toward Canadian permanent residence by submitting a […]
Ontario immigration will prioritize workers in six northern and rural communities: Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury. Kenora District. Nipissing District. Rainy River District. Renfrew County. Thunder Bay. Under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative, which the province announced it was relaunching on Oct. 16, 2026, dedicated nomination spaces will be reserved for workers in these […]
Canada’s updated citizenship law may have made you a Canadian citizen by descent. There’s just one complication: the parent or grandparent your claim runs through is someone you no longer speak to. Maybe you and your father haven’t talked in years. Maybe a family rift cut you off from one side of the family. Or […]
Canada will boost priority for permanent residence selection for workers with job offers or eligible Canadian work experience in 186 higher-paying occupations, and will no longer require LMIAs for candidates to receive bonus points. The additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will be awarded automatically to qualifying active profiles starting on November 3, […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435; and Created […]