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British Columbia holds largest immigration draw of 2026 for high-earning and high-scoring candidates
British Columbia has selected 722 workers for provincial immigration based on their earnings or registration scores. The province issued the invitations on Oct. 29, according to a same-day update to its Invitations to Apply web page. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation…
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The inheritance that isn’t money: What Canadian citizenship could mean for your American children and grandchildren
You’ve likely thought about what you’ll leave your children. The house. The savings. Maybe your father’s watch. One item on the list is now more accessible to some Americans than ever before and may have the greatest impact on their children: Canadian citizenship by descent. If…
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Eight clues in your family history that could mean you’re a Canadian citizen by descent
Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans have been discovering that they are Canadian citizens every month. This includes some who previously had no idea their family line ran through Canada. There are very few factors that guarantee…
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Canada moves to expand participation in European student exchange program
The federal government announced via a news release on Oct. 30 that Canada is launching negotiations with the European Union (EU) to deepen its participation in Erasmus+, an EU program that supports international education, training, and exchange opportunities. The proposed…
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Archives of Ontario moves to online payment for records Americans need to prove Canadian citizenship
Applicants ordering Ontario records to prove Canadian citizenship by descent can now pay the Archives of Ontario online. The Archives updated its website on October 28, 2026. When an order is ready, customers now get an invoice with a link to a secure online payment portal. The…
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Saskatchewan nominations: capped sectors nearly full, others still open
Saskatchewan has used all but 12% of its annual quota for nominations of workers in capped sectors, with 27% of quota still left for priority and other sectors. The figures come from a quarterly update the province published in October on its Processing Statistics web page.…
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Newfoundland and Labrador selects 205 workers for provincial immigration
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted two provincial immigration selection rounds on Oct. 23 and 29, resulting in the combined issuance of 205 invitations. Of these, 195 were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 10…
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Wait times decline for work permit and study permit extensions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing times on Oct. 29, reporting shorter wait times across several application categories. The most pronounced declines were observed for: Visitor records: Down 20 days. Study permit…
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Why was Bill C-3 really passed? The long fight behind the law that made millions of Americans dual citizens
On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 changed who counts as Canadian. Since it took effect, Americans who had never thought much about their Canadian grandmother or great-grandfather became dual US-Canadian citizens overnight. Many have been searching for birth records since and then…
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Before you apply for a study permit: three tips to boost your chance at Canadian permanent residence
If you’re planning to pursue Canadian permanent residence through the study-to-immigrate pathway, you can gain an advantage over other candidates by Getting skilled work experience before moving to Canada; Moving to Canada for a master’s degree; and/or Pursuing your degree…
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Generations of Americans in Greater Boston may already have Canadian citizenship
If a single person in your direct family line* was Canadian, you may already qualify for dual citizenship today. That makes you eligible to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship; and once you have it, for a Canadian passport. In Greater Boston (including Essex, Middlesex,…
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Canada scraps time limit for work permit applicants awaiting LMIA decisions
Work permit applicants will no longer be refused when the government takes longer than expected to process their employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). On October 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its documentation, which now…