Many candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system may be unknowingly underselling themselves. Small omissions, misunderstandings about what counts as skilled work, or a failure to optimize who is listed as the principal applicant can all shave important points off a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score — and that gap can be the difference between waiting […]
Read MoreParliamentary committee amendments to Bill C-12 — legislation aimed at strengthening border security and the integrity of Canada’s immigration system — have curtailed several of the broad executive powers originally proposed, while adding fresh transparency and accountability requirements. The changes restrict when and how the governor general’s extraordinary authorities may be used and require ministers […]
Read MoreCanada remains a top destination for Americans thinking about relocating. If you want to live and work in Canada, there are several legal pathways available — from streamlined trade agreements and employer-specific programs to tech-fast tracks and routes that lead to permanent residence. This report walks through the practical options for U.S. citizens, the benefits […]
Read MoreTemporary residents in Canada can improve their prospects of obtaining permanent residence by applying through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in provinces where they do not yet live. While many PNP streams require prior residency or in-province ties, several active provincial pathways expressly invite skilled candidates from outside their borders. For temporary residents prepared to relocate […]
Read MoreThe federal government raised a number of immigration-related fees that came into force on December 1, 2025. The increases affect several inadmissibility-related applications as well as the processing fee for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits. While the adjustments are modest in dollar terms, they change what some applicants must pay — and, in certain […]
Read MoreOntario has unveiled a high-level proposal to rework the way it selects immigrants for provincial nomination, moving toward a simpler, labour-focused system that municipal leaders and employers say could better match newcomers to the province’s most pressing workforce needs. The plan would be introduced in two phases: an immediate consolidation of employer-focused streams into a […]
Read MoreDespite Canada’s shifting immigration trends over the past year, skilled foreign workers continue to have strong opportunities to obtain permanent residence (PR) even without any prior experience working or living inside the country. With targeted immigration pathways now prioritizing specific occupations in high-demand sectors, qualified applicants abroad still stand an excellent chance of success. This […]
Read MoreA growing number of immigration experts are warning that the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code a candidate selects in their Express Entry profile can significantly influence their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence. What may seem like a simple data field is, in reality, one of the most decisive factors in determining program eligibility, access […]
Read MoreNova Scotia has overhauled how it selects candidates for provincial nomination, moving from a first-come, full-application model to an Expression-of-Interest (EOI) pool. Announced on November 28, the change aligns the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSPNP) with the selection frameworks used by most other provincial nominee programs and the federal Express Entry model: complete applications will […]
Read MoreCanada will unveil a wide-ranging set of permanent-residence pathways in 2026 designed to accelerate the transition of temporary residents to permanent status, plug sectoral labour gaps and revive limited-time pilots that closed after reaching their caps in 2025. The federal plan blends large-scale, programmatic initiatives with targeted streams aimed at high-need occupations — from construction […]
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