Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued more than 58,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across 20 Express Entry draws since the start of 2026. A noticeable shift is taking place within the Express Entry pool, though many candidates have yet to recognize it. Draw frequency is increasing, and the composition of...
Canada has introduced key updates to the Labour Market Impact Assessment process, impacting low-wage applications under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program starting April 1, 2026. The most important federal changes include a longer advertising period of at least 8 consecutive weeks and a new requirement for employers to actively target youth during recruitment....
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened opportunities for thousands of skilled trades workers who have been waiting for months. On April 2, 2026, the department held a category-based Express Entry draw focused specifically on trade occupations, targeting candidates both in Canada and abroad. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration This marks...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) closed out March 2026 with a smaller Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw. On March 31, 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) were issued to candidates with Canadian work experience. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff rose slightly to 509, reflecting the reduced...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recently held another Express Entry draw on March 30, 2026, issuing invitations to 356 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). For those provincial nominees in the Express Entry pool, this round marked the end of their wait for permanent residence. However, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff...
April 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for federal policy changes in Canada, with a wide range of new laws and updates set to impact millions of people nationwide. From broader healthcare coverage and increased grocery benefits to a higher minimum wage, these updates will influence how Canadians access essential...
The federal government has announced an increase in fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Citizenship application costs will also rise, with the right of citizenship fee increasing as of March 31, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from Cohen Immigration Law for professional assistance. These changes impact...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five new draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence across multiple immigration streams. These targeted draws focused on candidates with valid job offers in specific regions across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Southwestern, Central,...
Great news for Canadian families planning to reunite with their parents and grandparents. Canada is making the Super Visa program more accessible with important changes coming into effect on March 31, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced more flexible income calculation rules, allowing many more families to qualify for this...
Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and mid-March, issuing more than 1,400 invitations to eligible candidates. These invitations were distributed across multiple streams, including the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream for priority sectors such...
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