Canada Extends TFWP LMIA Grace Period
IRCC has extended the period for some in-Canada TFWP work permit applicants to provide proof of a positive LMIA, giving employers and workers more time to complete the file.
Work in Canada
Permanent Residence
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 122 PNP invitations
Newfoundland and Labrador held its first EOI-based provincial draw since February 2025, inviting 122 foreign nationals to apply for nomination through the NLPNP.
Permanent Residence
PEI PNP Issues 181 Invitations to Workers
Prince Edward Island invited 181 candidates to apply for provincial nomination, focusing on in-province workers in priority sectors and occupations.
Permanent Residence
IRCC Holds Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates
IRCC issued 507 Express Entry invitations to candidates with provincial nominations in the first August draw. Here is what the result means for nominees.
Permanent Residence
Ontario PR Pathways: OINP Scoring System Explained
Ontario has outlined how it will rank candidates for three new permanent residence pathways under the OINP, with higher-scoring applicants prioritized for invitations.
Permanent Residence
CEC Draw Sends 2,000 PR Invitations
IRCC held a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw, issuing 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with a CRS score of 516 or higher.
Visitor & Super Visa
Canada Travel Ban for Recent DRC Visitors
Canada will refuse entry to certain foreign nationals who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here is what the rule says and what travellers should check.
Permanent Residence
IRCC Issues 511 PNP Express Entry Invitations
IRCC held a new Express Entry draw for provincial nominees, issuing 511 invitations to apply. Here is what the result means for candidates and what to watch next.
Work in Canada
IRCC Updates Work Permit Processing Times
IRCC released updated work permit processing estimates on July 15, showing shorter waits in many countries and the lowest in-Canada processing times this year.
Canadian Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Document Myths
Many citizenship by descent applications are delayed by avoidable document mistakes. Here’s what applicants should verify before submitting proof of citizenship.