IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language draw on July 9, 2026, at cut-offs far below general rounds. If you can reach CLB 7 in French, this remains the widest door into permanent residence.
French Still Wins Express Entry: 5,000 Invitations at Low CRS Scores in the July 9 Draw Read More »
IRCC updated its processing times on July 7, 2026. Citizenship certificates now sit at roughly 19 months, while several permanent residence streams are moving faster. Here is what changed and how to plan around it.
Status problems rarely announce themselves. An extension is refused weeks after the permit expired, a condition was breached without anyone
Out of Status in Canada? The 90-Day Restoration Window, Explained Read More »
Foreign entrepreneurs regularly hear that they can “buy a business and get a work permit.” The C11 category is real,
The C11 Work Permit: Running Your Own Business in Canada Without an LMIA Read More »
Humanitarian and compassionate applications are widely misunderstood. People hear “hardship application” and imagine a form where you explain your difficulties
H&C Applications: What “Discretionary” Actually Means for Your File Read More »
The intra-company transferee category was once treated as a flexible way to move staff into Canada. IRCC’s current instructions read
ICT Work Permits Now Require a True Multinational, and the Clock Is Capped Read More »
If you last looked at free trade agreement work permits a couple of years ago, the codes you remember are
IRCC Renumbered Its Free Trade Work Permit Codes: CUSMA Is Now T34–T38 Read More »
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants gains stronger discipline powers on July 15, 2026, plus a new compensation fund for clients harmed by dishonest consultants. Here is what the changes mean when you choose a representative.
IRCC expanded category-based selection in 2026: physicians, senior managers, researchers, transport workers and skilled military recruits joined the list, and the qualifying work experience requirement doubled to 12 months.
Since December 2024, driving to the border for same-day permit processing no longer works for most applicants. Here is what replaced flagpoling and how to manage your status without it.
Flagpoling Is Over: How to Change or Extend Your Status From Inside Canada Read More »
