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Any one of these situations can help you dodge the 33-month-wait to prove Canadian citizenship by descent
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1617+ words) As of September 3, a new application for proof of Canadian citizenship takes 33 months to process. That's an eight-month jump from the August estimate. With more than 136,000 people in the queue, new Canadians by descent face close to three years before…...
BREAKING: Canada expands foreign workers’ authorization to study without a permit
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (380+ words) The Canadian federal government has granted foreign workers increased authorization to study without the need for a study permit. On September 9, 2026, the immigration department published a temporary policy which exempts work permit holders from the usual requirements for being authorized…...
Canada updates breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores
1+ week, 4+ day ago (609+ words) The Express Entry pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between August 16 and August 30, despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351–400 CRS band, according to the latest figures from Canada’s immigration department. At the same time, the number of top-scoring…...
Canada is fast-tracking proof of citizenship applications for those studying in the country
2+ week, 1+ day ago (690+ words) Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citizenship certificate in time for their starting semester. In contrast, most…...
Canada extends work permit measures under safe haven for Palestinians and family members of Canadians
2+ week, 3+ day ago (348+ words) Canada’s immigration department has extended measures to provide work permit extensions to eligible foreign nationals who have left Palestine, who might otherwise be at risk of losing authorization to work in Canada. On August 24, 2026, the department published a new temporary…...
Canada extends grace period for TFWP work permit applications submitted without positive LMIAs
2+ week, 5+ day ago (510+ words) Canada’s immigration department has granted in-Canada work permit applicants an additional 30 days post-submission to provide proof that their employer cannot hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The extra time comes in the form of an extension, from 60 days to…...
Prince Edward Island issues 181 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to workers in priority occupations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (537+ words) On August 20, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 181 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The PEI PNP selected in-province workers employed in priority sectors and occupations identified as likely to have a high economic impact in…...