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Canada Prioritizes Foreign Military Members Under New Express Entry Category

On February 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system targeting foreign skilled military recruits. The move highlights Canada’s growing focus on strengthening national defence through immigration. The country’s recently released defence strategy emphasizes continued immigration initiatives for skilled military personnel as a key pillar of […]

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Canadian Immigration Processing Times Update: Visitor Visas Improve While Study Permit Applications Surge

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest update shows modest improvements for visitor visas across several countries, while study permit applications from Pakistan have seen a sharp increase in wait times. Below is a detailed […]

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Canadian Immigration Processing Times Update: Visitor Visas Improve While Study Permit Applications Surge

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest update shows modest improvements for visitor visas across several countries, while study permit applications from Pakistan have seen a sharp increase in wait times. Below is a detailed […]

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Alberta Issues 441 Invitations Across Six AAIP Immigration Draws in February 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, inviting hundreds of candidates across multiple pathways. During this two-week period, Alberta issued at least 441 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through several targeted streams, reinforcing its focus on rural communities, priority sectors, and high-demand occupations. Streams Included […]

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Provincial Nominees Invited in Surprise Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a surprise Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. In the latest round, IRCC invited 279 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program stream. CRS Score and Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to: […]

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Provincial Nominees Invited in Surprise Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a surprise Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. In the latest round, IRCC invited 279 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program stream. CRS Score and Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to: […]

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Priority Occupations for Express Entry PNPs: Alberta, BC, and Nova Scotia Target These Jobs for PR Invitations

Your occupation can directly impact your chances of getting Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry. Several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) select candidates based on labour shortages and priority occupations. If your job matches their list, you may receive a provincial nomination worth 600 CRS points, which almost guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Below is […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program May Return in 2026: What Government Instructions Reveal

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) has long been one of the most anticipated and competitive family immigration pathways. While recent years brought pauses and uncertainty, new government instructions now suggest the door remains open for the PGP to return in 2026. This development offers renewed hope for Canadian citizens and permanent residents planning long-term […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program May Return in 2026: What Government Instructions Reveal

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) has long been one of the most anticipated and competitive family immigration pathways. While recent years brought pauses and uncertainty, new government instructions now suggest the door remains open for the PGP to return in 2026. This development offers renewed hope for Canadian citizens and permanent residents planning long-term […]

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Five Major Immigration Changes That Took Effect in Canada on January 1, 2026

Canada has officially entered a new immigration phase with five key policy changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. These updates affect how candidates apply for permanent residence, qualify under Express Entry, access provincial programs, and plan work-to-PR pathways. For students, workers, and families planning to settle in Canada, understanding these changes is critical to […]

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