Immigration News

An analytical brief detailing the geographic exclusions of Canada's TR to PR pathway. This update outlines the strict ineligibility of temporary workers residing within any of the 41 Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), signaling a structural policy shift that prioritizes rural and non-metropolitan economic immigration streams.

An analytical breakdown of the Canada TR-to-PR operating mechanics under the newly defined In-Canada Workers Initiative. This brief details IRCC's administrative acceleration of existing applications, outlining strict eligibility parameters, processing quotas, and comprehensive geographic exclusions for Census Metropolitan Areas.

CCIMC | Effective March 30, 2026, amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations fundamentally restructure Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) assessments. IRCC now formally defers to provincial authorities regarding a candidate’s economic establishment and intent to reside, effectively eliminating federal double-assessment. This update streamlines processing for both the existing inventory and new applications, while strictly codifying the exclusion of passive

Alternative PR Strategy: Engineering Your 2026 TR-to-PR Transition. This 33,000-cap program is a critical alternative to Express Entry.

I previously promised an update on whether the Senate would strip the "mass cancellation" and restrictive asylum powers from Bill C-12. As of late February 2026, despite a push to remove these sections, the primary Senate committee retains mass cancellation powers and refugee bars of the Bill C-12.

The committee has recommended the complete deletion of Parts 5 through 8 of the Bill C-12. If the Senate adopts these recommendations, it would protect the "predictability" of the Canadian immigration system.

Reading through all these updates for Express Entry for 2026, you might be thinking: "I'm working hard to learn English or French, and I want to use that to finally make the move." The ultimate goal is clear - living and working in Canada.

Проблема CUAET: что ждет украинцев в Канаде? Реалии временного статуса CUAET. Возможные решения и дальнейшие действия.

also available in Russian After nearly four years, the status of the approximately 300,000 Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) remains unresolved. While the program provided a vital lifeline for war escapees, transitioning from temporary status to permanent residency (PR) is becoming increasingly less achievable and pathways hard to navigate for those CUAET-holders, who does not have close relatives permanently living in

Falling CRS scores is opening doors for thousands of candidates who were previously locked out by record-high score requirements.

A quick update on IRCC processing times in February 2026

The reality is that processing times for programs like the AIP (33 months) and PGP (37 months) remain extremely long. In today’s environment of persistent IRCC delays, these timelines continue to jeopardize the legal status of many applicants currently in Canada.

Ottawa – January 16, 2026 The Government of Canada has announced new measures to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have applied for permanent residence through the family reunification pathway. These measures provide stability and legal status to applicants while they await a final decision on their permanent residence (PR) applications. Extended Access to Permits Eligible individuals now have until March 31, 2027, to apply for the following from within

Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, the rules for moving to or staying in Canada have officially shifted. If you are planning your next move, the "business as usual" approach from 2024 or 2025 will no longer work. We are officially in the "New Era" of Canadian Immigration. Here are the three most critical changes that took effect on January 1, 2026: 1. The "In-Canada" Priority The government has officially pivoted to a "domestic draw" strategy. The Goal: To reduce the total

Great news for young travelers and professionals: the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2026 season has officially launched.