If you’re applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry and you’re part of a couple, you can list your spouse or common-law partner (“partner”) as accompanying or non-accompanying on your application. This article will cover When to list a partner as non-accompanying; When listing a partner as non-accompanying can raise concerns; Best practices […]
Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted an immigration draw on August 13. Invitations were issued to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Draw results You can find the results of the province’s most recent draw below. Program Number of invitations issued NLPNP 180 AIP 51 In […]
On July 31, Quebec issued more invitations under its new Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This is the first time the province has targeted workers in the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream since it started issuing invitations under the PSTQ earlier this year. Draw details On July 31, the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration […]
For your last step in becoming naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you will attend a citizenship ceremony. At the Canadian citizenship ceremony, you will sing the national anthem and recite the oath of citizenship. Upon completing the ceremony, you’ll become a Canadian citizen, gaining all associated rights and responsibilities. What does the ceremony entail? While citizenship […]
Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence has been met with incredible demand by employers and foreign nationals in participating regions. Local economic development organizations participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have responded with measures such as tightening eligibility criteria for employers and/or imposing caps or moratoria on intake. Regions making changes to […]
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can host their parent(s) or grandparent(s) in Canada for extended periods under the government’s super visa program. For prospective sponsors who did not receive an invitation by lottery under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), the super visa is a good alternative. The super visa provides holders with visitor status in Canada […]
Healthcare and social services has been named a priority category in 2025, giving people working in these occupations a much better shot at permanent residence through Express Entry. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the healthcare and social service category in 2025. In the most recent category-based […]
Canada’s immigration department will require upfront medical exams for applicants applying for permanent residence through Express Entry. This new requirement will come into effect on August 21, 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s website. Prior to this change, applicants would submit their complete application for permanent residency, and then await instructions from IRCC on completing any […]
Building your English skills is crucial for achieving your score goals on your English proficiency test. With a solid foundation in your reading abilities, you’ll find your confidence in all aspects of English will increase. We’ve put together this helpful list of reading strategies for the CELPIP test to help boost your reading comprehension, your […]
The Canadian federal government is considering creating new Express Entry categories for senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, which would make it easier for foreign nationals in these professions to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) listed these three categories in their post seeking public consultation, published on the […]
