On April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). In its fourth draw under the program this year, the province issued 2,555 total invitations to foreign workers across the Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated […]

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This spring, thousands of Americans have found what they believe might be the perfect backup plan: a Canadian passport. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for people born before December 15, 2025, making millions of Americans eligible for dual citizenship overnight. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for a Canadian […]

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On May 7, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its largest draw of the year, through which over 900 candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs). This selection round focused on teachers and assistants, as well as those directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) latest temporary resident processing times update shows notable movement for various application types. The largest decreases in wait time across all application types was seen for Canada-based study permit applications (two weeks) and US-based super visa submissions (12 days). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation On the other hand, […]

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Canada has ranked higher than the United States in university research, in a new global report on higher education. Plan your journey for Canadian permanent residence Of the top five overall ranked countries in the MeasuresHE Country 100 report (2026 edition), Canada scored third in research, the U.S. fourth: The Research score is intended to […]

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Close to 300,000 Connecticut residents became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight when Canada updated its citizenship by descent law.  The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act, which came into force on December 15, 2025, abolished the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for anyone born before that date. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of […]

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Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing.  This exclusive webinar brings together WES (World Education Services) and Prometric (CELPIP) to show you exactly what Canadian employers […]

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A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community. For some, a short-term rental may be a good option. For others, a longer stay rental may […]

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The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open for a two-year period, according to an announcement made by Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette. The PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise) had been an especially popular pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with Quebec study and/or work experience, prior to its suspension in October of 2024 and […]

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Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an immigration application or providing immigration advice must be licensed by a government authorized body: […]

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