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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to the Express Entry System that will take effect November 3, 2026, reintroducing points for job offers and expanding points for Canadian work experience.
Express Entry is Canada’s online immigration system whereby invitations are issued to skilled workers for permanent residence. Candidates are ranked based on their profiles, and the highest ranked candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.
For many Canadian families, a U.S. education is about more than choosing the right university. It’s also about the opportunities that may be available after graduation.
The U.S. Department of State has introduced a new pilot program that allows certain B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants to pay an additional fee for a faster interview appointment.
Canada welcomes thousands of permanent residents each year. However, in some cases, an applicant’s medical condition may affect their eligibility for permanent residence.
Hiring temporary foreign workers can help address labour shortages and support business growth, but it also comes with important and ongoing employer compliance obligations.
Last month, Ontario announced a major redesign of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (“OINP”), merging its job offer based streams with a single Ontario Workforce Priority Stream.
Canada continues to face labour shortages in a number of skilled trades occupations, creating opportunities for qualified workers who want to make Canada their permanent home.
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a pause on the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) as part of its efforts to maintain a sustainable and well-managed immigration system.
International graduates are employed across a wide range of industries in Canada. One of the key temporary work permit categories that enables international graduates to work in Canada is the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).