The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote community. Three occupations are eligible for permanent residence (PR) through this initiative, which the province is now referring to as a “temporary stream.” Assess your […]

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International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources. We’ve spoken with international students and compiled must-know highlights along with links to official resources to help set up your phone, bank account, housing, transportation, health insurance, and more. Take our 5-minute […]

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International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment. Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system. Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Studying in Canada right now? Take our 5-minute survey for a chance to win a $20 […]

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Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026. Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker’s work permit to be valid for at least 16 months—a recent stipulation Canada’s immigration department added to spousal open work permit […]

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With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat. Canada’s permanent residence pathways generally require that test results of official immigration language tests be valid at the time a foreign national submits their application for permanent residence. Language test […]

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Profiles in the 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range are being added to Canada’s Express Entry candidate pool at a rate that far exceeds any other group of candidates. Canada’s Express Entry pool grew by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the 501-600 CRS score range alone adding 4,085 profiles, 93% […]

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Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for simple misunderstandings of their residency obligations. Most permanent residents are aware that they can lose permanent resident (PR) status if they fail to meet the requirement of spending two out of five years in Canada. This requirement — to spend 730 days inside Canada in every […]

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On May 26, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications—including work and study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Improvements to wait times have been modest, with many countries seeing stagnant or notably increased timelines. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Here are the most significant changes seen since […]

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When you first arrive in Canada as an international student, you’ll need to complete an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. When the officer questions you, they’re not making small talk: they’re checking that you meet Canada’s entry requirements, which includes confirming you have what the law calls “temporary resident intent.” Take […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 409; and Created an […]

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