Want to Visit Canada for the FIFA World Cup but Have a Criminal Record? Here is What You Can Do
If you wish to come to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there are chances of refusal if you have a criminal record. This applies if you: Some common examples of crimes that can lead to inadmissibility include: Even if you have already finished your sentence fully, Canada’s rules assess how your offence equates […]
Over 1,100 ITAs were issued through Alberta’s Provincial Draws
Within the last two weeks of October, The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held four draws. The draw with the most number of invitations was the Alberta Opportunity Stream. This draw accepted 900 applications with a minimum score of 60. Different Streams in Alberta The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for temporary foreign workers who are working […]
Important Update for Quebec Immigration: PR Pathway Discontinuity
Starting November 19, 2025, Quebec will end the PEQ permanent residence program for individuals in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and international graduates. From now on, the Skilled Worker Program (PSTQ) will be the main pathway to permanent residence in Quebec.Applicants must show financial stability, knowledge of Quebec’s core values, and a genuine intention […]
6,000 ITAs Issued in the Third Largest Express Entry of the Year
With the seventh draw of October complete on October 27th, IRCC was able to grant 6,000 ITAs for applicants with French-language proficiency. For candidates to be eligible for this draw, the following were required: This draw was the third largest with the second and first draws happening February 19 and March 21, respectively. Applicants from […]
Termination of Six New Low-wage LMIA Cities from Processing
Six cities from the CMA were added to the list of regions where the low-wage LMIA will no longer advance. A total of 32 CMAs have been listed as regions where LMIAs will not be processed this quarter. This has shown an increase from the last quarter during the July 11 to October 9 period. […]
New Legislative Changes Aim to Restrict Citizenship by Descent
As new legislations start to take place, many children of Canadian citizens may not be able to obtain their citizenships. This is conditional to the newly amendments to Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act. This federal bill states that restrictions may fall upon those of beyond the first generation of descent. Children of […]
Canada as One of the Top 10 Countries in the World: Readers’ Choice Survey
Condé Nast Traveler readers have submitted their favorite countries around the world , resulting in Canada gaining a extraordinary place on the list. The results of the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards survey are out, and with a score of 90.94, Canada has taken the 10th place. According to this travel magazine, there […]
PR Applications that will be Processed in 2025: New IRCC Update
IRCC has announced the streams they will be clearing in 2025, settling certain PR applications’ inventory. This news only applies to the Express Entry programs, Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, IRCC’s community pilots, and Quebec’s skilled worker pathways, where full processing will happen in 2025. Regarding the other economic PR pathways, processing will […]
New Ways to Obtain PR for Education Students
Canada’s newly established alterations has elevated education students’ chances at obtaining Permanent Residency. Individuals who have been studying in the education field are now eligible as one of the fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), while being added to category-based selection for Express Entry. With this transformation, international students can study an education […]
Express Entry Now Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Permanent Residency Applicants
IRCC has begun implementing new regulations regarding their Upfront Immigration Medical Exams (IME), requiring Express Entry applicants to submit the IME along with their Permanent Residency application. Previously, applicants were required to complete the IME only after submitting their PR application. However, there are still certain requirements—such as having completed an IME within the last […]
