Transitioning to Permanent Residence in Quebec
If you’ve received a CSQ (Certificat de sélection du Québec) through the Regular Skilled Worker Program, congratulations! This means the Quebec government has selected you to settle in their province. But remember, getting the CSQ is just the first step. You still need to go through the federal process to become a permanent resident of […]
Canada Wants More French Speakers to Immigrate – Even Outside Quebec!
Canada is focusing more on bringing French-speaking immigrants to provinces and territories outside of Quebec. Even though the country is planning to lower overall immigration numbers, there’s a special push to welcome more people who speak French. Here’s what you need to know. Why Is Canada Doing This? French is one of Canada’s two official […]
Canada Immigration Processing Times – May 2025 Update
If you’re planning to move to Canada or are already in the process of applying for a visa, PR, or citizenship, this update is for you. As of May 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared the latest processing times for various applications. These timelines give you a better idea of how […]
Missed Out on CRS Points for a Job Offer? You Can Still Boost Your Score with a Language Test
Not everyone applying for Canadian permanent residency has a job offer. And that’s okay. If you’re applying through Express Entry and feel your score is too low, one of the easiest and fastest ways to increase it is by improving your language test results. Here’s how it works and why it can make a big […]
Canada Gives Immigration Applicants More Time to Challenge Refusals in Court
Good news for immigration applicants: Canada has extended the time you get to apply for a court review if your immigration application was refused. If you think your application was wrongly rejected, you now have more time to take legal action. Previously, applicants only had 30 days to perfect their application for judicial review. But […]
Saskatchewan Plans to Extend Work Permits for Skilled Workers
What’s Happening in Saskatchewan?Saskatchewan’s Immigration Minister, Jim Reiter, wants to give temporary foreign workers more time to stay in the province. He is asking the federal government to extend their work permits by two more years. This idea is inspired by Manitoba, which already got permission from the federal government to do the same. Saskatchewan […]
Alberta invites more newcomers through PNP draws in early May
Between April 29 and May 8, 2025, the province of Alberta held a series of immigration draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting a total of 295 applicants to apply for permanent residence. These invitations were issued under six different immigration streams, focusing on three main areas: healthcare professionals, workers in high-demand industries […]
Who Can Apply for a Work Permit from Inside Canada?
If you’re already in Canada and wondering whether you can apply for a work permit without leaving the country—good news! In certain situations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does allow people to apply for a work permit from within Canada. But this is only possible if you meet one of nine specific conditions. If […]
Lena Metlege Diab Becomes Canada’s New Immigration Minister
Canada has a new immigration leader – Lena Metlege Diab. She was recently appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney after his Liberal Party won the federal election. Diab now takes charge of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), replacing the former minister, Rachel Bendayan. Why do cabinet changes happen?Changes in ministers like this are common […]
British Columbia Starts 2025 Immigration Draws with Tight Limits on Skilled Workers
British Columbia has officially begun its immigration draws for 2025 — but with strict limits. On May 8, the province held its first Skills Immigration draw of the year under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Until now, the province had only conducted draws for entrepreneurs this year. Only 94 candidates were invited in […]