Canada Extends Temporary Status Options for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
In October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a family reunification pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family
Read More »Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots Until March 2026
On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it is pausing intake to the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots until March 2026, in
Read More »Canada Updates Immigration Rules for Entrepreneurs: SUV Program Changes
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is introducing several changes to its business immigration programs to support the sustainable
Read More »Canada Updates Permanent Residence Rules for Hong Kong Residents
Effective December 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the instructions for calculating work experience for the permanent residence
Read More »Canada Unveils Targeted Immigration Measures to Boost Supply of Doctors
Canada has announced new, targeted immigration measures to strengthen the country’s physician workforce and streamline permanent residence pathways for doctors already
Read More »Nova Scotia Launches EOI System for Immigration
On November 28, 2025, Nova Scotia announced that it is formalizing an expression of interest (EOI) process for all streams of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and for
Read More »Canada Grants Visa-Free Entry to Qatari Nationals
Effective November 25, 2025, Canada has lifted the visa requirement for nationals of Qatar. Qatari citizens who already hold a valid temporary resident visa can continue to
Read More »Alberta Rural Renewal Stream Updates Effective January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will implement changes to the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS). Any applications received on or after
Read More »Canada’s 2025 Budget and 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: Key Changes Ahead
The Canadian federal government has released its 2025 Budget alongside the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strategic shift in immigration policy focused on
Read More »Canada Expands LMIA Suspension List for Low-Wage TFWP Applications
The government has updated its list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) from the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign
Read More »Canada Extends Open Work Permit Deadline for TR to PR Pathway Applicants
The government has extended the deadline for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway to apply for an open work permit until December 31, 2026.
Read More »Canada Introduces AI-Powered Border Screening at Select Land Crossings
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) screening system at six undisclosed land ports of entry. Known as the Travel
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