We understand the pressure and nerves that can arise during a high-stakes test like the CELPIP, especially when you’re asked to speak in a second language. To help each of our test takers feel confident and prepared for the speaking component of the CELPIP Test, we’ve created an 8-step guide to help you get ready […]
If you already have Canadian work experience and want to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience can significantly boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). In some cases, the number of points you receive from foreign work experience can be higher than what you would get by […]
Quebeckers will no longer be able to obtain Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency. Effective immediately, the province of Quebec will not accept applications for undertakings to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, or dependent children aged 18 or older. Any applications received will be returned without processing and […]
Francophone immigrants to Canada will soon benefit from increased community support in settling. Over 2025-2026, Canada’s immigration department will operationalize the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiative The WFCs will incorporate 24 francophone and Acadian communities across Canada, aiming to facilitate the settlement and successful integration of francophone immigrants into the country. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]
If you’re not a Canadian citizen, you may be denied entry to Canada if you have a criminal record. If you plan ahead, you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility and gain entry to Canada depending on factors such as the nature of your offence(s) and how much time has passed since you’ve completed […]
Vancouver has ranked among the top 10 most livable cities in the world in this year’s report published by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU). Last year, two Canadian cities were featured among the highest-ranking cities: Vancouver and Calgary. Calgary, which ranked fifth last year, fell out of the global top 10—and is now ranked 18th. This is […]
Skilled workers in their 40s and older have several viable pathways to Canadian permanent residency. It’s true that older skilled workers face a disadvantage in Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship application management system for immigration outside Quebec, in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards the most points to candidates aged 20-29. Older […]
Canada’s legal landscape holds many hidden quirks. While many statutes align with modern values, others remain curiosities of their time. As the nation celebrates Canada day, we look at 10 of the most intriguing laws—both past and present—that once shaped or still govern daily life. Join our immigration newsletter Scaring the Queen Before being repealed […]
Planning on moving to Canada? From details on what the weather is really like to geographical surprises, there are some things about the Great White North that every newcomer could benefit from knowing but aren’t always found in travel guides. So, in celebration of Canada Day, here’s a closer look at some lesser-known facts about […]
