New minimum wage for gig workers in B.C. takes effect on September 3.
Starting September 3, app-based ride-hailing and food delivery workers across British Columbia will experience significant improvements in their…
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 Canada Study Permit Proof of Funds Increases to CAD 22,895 From September 1
- 2 Canada Spousal Open Work Permit Loophole Explained: What IRCC Rules Actually Say in 2026
- 3 2 New Canada LMIA Rules in August 2026: 90-Day Work Permit Change and New Hiring Caps Explained
- 4 CPP and OAS Payments August 2026: Amounts and Dates
- 5 Canada Extends TFWP Work Permit Grace Period to 90 Days for Pending LMIA Applications
Latest Updates
As of April 1, 2025, expired documents for refugee protection claimants will no longer be considered valid.
Ottawa, August 29, 2024— Effective April 1, 2025, expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) will no longer be…
IRCC Update: Canada’s Immigration Backlog Now Over 1 Million
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest data on the immigration application backlog as…
New 2024 IRCC Work Permit Extension Policy for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates
Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Marc Miller, has announced a new public policy for work permits. Starting…
New Policy: Visitors in Canada Can No Longer Apply for Work Permits from Within the Country
As of August 28, temporary residents in Canada holding visitor visas are no longer allowed to apply for…
The immigration minister indicates major adjustments to permanent resident numbers in the upcoming Levels Plan.
In an interview with CTV News on August 26, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller revealed…
BC PNP Draw August 27, 2024: 158 Invitations Issued for PR Applications
Here’s the rephrased text: The latest BC PNP draw on August 27 issued approximately 158 Invitations to Apply…
Canada extends 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw.
In its second Express Entry draw of the week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended Invitations…
IRCC invites 1,121 candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program in the most recent Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry…
Canada will suspend LMIAs for the Low-Wage Stream starting September 26.
Today, the Government of Canada revealed that it will cease processing LMIAs for the Low-Wage Stream in metropolitan…
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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.
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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.
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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.