Canada Express Entry Draw on September 17 Issues 2,500 ITAs
On September 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its fifth Express Entry draw of the…
CIKH.CA - Your Independent Guide to Canadian Immigration News & Updates
We share simplified, easy-to-follow information on Express Entry, PNP, study permits, work permits, family sponsorship and citizenship. CIKH.CA is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada, and we do not provide legal advice or any immigration services — just clear, general information.
Independent, non-affiliated info hub
Written in simple language for newcomers
Not legal or immigration advice
This Week
What changed in Canadian immigration
- 1 2 New Canada LMIA Rules in August 2026: 90-Day Work Permit Change and New Hiring Caps Explained
- 2 CPP and OAS Payments August 2026: Amounts and Dates
- 3 Canada Extends TFWP Work Permit Grace Period to 90 Days for Pending LMIA Applications
- 4 British Columbia Invites 602 High-Economic-Impact Candidates for Provincial Nomination
- 5 Canada’s Family Sponsorship Special Public Policy Ends Next Month: What Families Need to Know Before September 9
Latest Updates
From Student to Permanent Resident: How International Graduates Can Build a Future in Canada
For many young people worldwide, studying in Canada is about creating a long-term future as much as obtaining…
Latest Express Entry Draw Issues 228 Invitations for Permanent Residency
On September 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry…
Alberta Invites More Than 1,300 Candidates in September Immigration Draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted seven draws in September, inviting candidates with Alberta job offers who…
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Set for Changes, Says Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal government is preparing changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker…
How Canadians Can Hire Foreign Workers Without an LMIA in 2025
Hiring a foreign worker typically entails going through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) procedure, which requires Canadian…
New Advertising Requirements for Employers Seeking Labour Market Impact Assessments
Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based positions are required to enable and use the…
Ontario to Eliminate Interprovincial Barriers for Regulated Professions
On Labour Day, the Ontario government announced new measures to streamline the licensing process for out-of-province workers in…
Manitoba Issues Over 3,000 Invitations for Provincial Nomination
This week, Manitoba held a new round of invitations under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting thousands…
Poilievre Calls for End to Temporary Foreign Worker Program to Prioritize Canadian Employment
In a bold move to address Canada’s worsening economic challenges, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for the…
About This Site
What Is CIKH.CA?
CIKH — the Canada Immigration Knowledge Hub — is an independent website built to help newcomers, students, workers and families make sense of Canadian immigration news as it happens, from Express Entry and PNP draws to study permits, work permits, family sponsorship and citizenship.
Every update on this site is written in plain, easy-to-follow language and summarized from official IRCC releases and program pages, because immigration information shouldn't feel confusing or out of reach for the people it affects most.
CIKH.CA is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to IRCC or the Government of Canada, and we do not provide legal advice or immigration services of any kind. Our goal is simply to keep you clearly and accurately informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIKH.CA?
CIKH.CA (Canada Immigration Knowledge Hub) is an independent website that shares news and information about Canadian immigration programs, including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, study permits, work permits, family sponsorship and citizenship, in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Is CIKH.CA affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada?
No. CIKH.CA is an independent, privately run information website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Government of Canada in any way.
Does CIKH.CA provide legal or immigration advice, or process applications?
No. We do not offer legal advice, immigration consulting, or any application-filing services. Everything on this site is for general information purposes only. For advice on your specific situation, please consult a licensed immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), or refer to the official IRCC website.
How often is the content on this site updated?
We aim to update relevant articles whenever IRCC announces a policy change, draw result or program update. Posts that have been revised after their original publish date show an "Updated" mark next to the date so you know the information has been reviewed.
Where does CIKH.CA get its information from?
Our articles are researched using publicly available official sources, primarily IRCC news releases and program pages, and are then summarized in plain language. We always recommend cross-checking important details on the official IRCC website before making any decisions.
Can I apply for a Canadian visa or PR through CIKH.CA?
No, you cannot apply for any visa, permit or permanent residence program through this website. CIKH.CA is an information resource only. All applications must be submitted through the official IRCC website or through a licensed representative.