Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has implemented a five-year temporary measure allowing out-of-status and unauthorized home care workers to regularize their immigration status while awaiting permanent residence decisions. The policy, which became effective March 31, 2025, enables eligible workers who applied under Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration program to restore their status and secure work authorization. Family members residing in Canada who are i

Canada's Express Entry system has experienced a notable transformation in recent weeks, with approximately 11% of all candidates now holding CRS scores exceeding 500 points. While the overall pool contracted by 2,547 profiles between late October and early November, the competitive landscape has intensified significantly. The number of candidates in the highest scoring bracket (601-1,200) more than doubled from 306 to 696, while the 501-600 range expanded by 417 profiles. Th

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification regarding nomination certificates, emphasizing that nominees who have already received certification from the Province of New Brunswick are not permitted to withdraw their certificates for the purpose of reapplying under alternative immigration programs or streams administered by Immigration New Brunswick. Furthermore, NBPNP nominees are required to submit their permanent residence app

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has concluded its facilitation period for Express Entry applications submitted without upfront medical examinations. Effective October 21, 2025, applications lacking an immigration medical examination (IME) may be rejected under updated completeness check requirements . This policy shift follows the August 21, 2025, mandate requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to submit medical examinations at the time

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy guidance regarding permanent resident travel documents (PRTD) for Canadians abroad. Effective October 9, 2025, the updated instructions clarify that a $50 fee must accompany all PRTD applications under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The PRTD enables permanent residents without valid status documents to return to Canada after meeting residency requirements. IRCC confir

Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is experiencing unprecedented challenges with processing times reaching 52 months and refusal rates...

New research reveals the paradoxical treatment of migrant grandparents in Canada's immigration system. While officials acknowledge the...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant increase to the minimum settlement fund requirements...

As of August 1, 2025, Eastern College has reached its maximum allocation under the Private Career College Graduate Pilot program,...

The Canadian government has implemented a 3.9% increase to the minimum income requirements for citizens and permanent residents wishing...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant amendments to the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program intake will commence on...

On July 11, 2025, Ontario announced that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated its full federal quota...

Pictou County has identified strategic priority sectors and occupations as part of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking...