Alberta Invites Healthcare, Agriculture And Tech Workers
Between August 4 and August 12, Alberta invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations came through five selection rounds. The draws focused on workers in key areas, including healthcare, agriculture,...
Canada Extends Remote Border Permit Validity
Canada has extended the validity of active permits under the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program until November 30, 2026. The RABC Program allows eligible travellers to enter Canada through certain remote border areas without stopping at a regular port...
Alberta Gets More Nomination Spaces For Workers
The federal government has given the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) 200 additional nomination spaces for 2026. The increase will allow Alberta to nominate more workers for permanent residence this year. With the additional spaces, Alberta’s total nomination allocation for...
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Wait Hits A New Record
As of August 10, applicants waiting for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate are facing an estimated wait of 25 months. The federal government’s online tool shows a sharp rise from July, when the estimated wait was 19 months. The...
Canada Sets Rules For Academic Examiner Work Exemptions
Canada has published clear eligibility rules for foreign academic examiners who want to carry out certain activities in the country without getting a work permit. The new details were added to federal immigration instructions on July 31, 2026. This is...
Alberta Invites Agriculture And Construction Workers
Alberta invites agriculture and construction workers, i.e., Alberta has held two new provincial immigration draws, inviting candidates working in the agriculture and construction sectors to apply for a provincial nomination. The selection rounds took place between July 16 and July...
Express Entry Invites Provincial Nominees In August Draw
Canada has held its first Express Entry draw of August, inviting candidates who had received a provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 507 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through a Provincial Nominee Program...
Newfoundland And Labrador Holds A New Immigration Draw
On July 28, Newfoundland and Labrador invited 445 candidates to apply for provincial immigration through its latest selection round. The invitations were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This was...
Canada Introduces Online Passport Renewal Service
Canada has officially launched its online passport renewal service, making it easier for eligible citizens to renew their passports without visiting a Service Canada Centre or mailing paper applications. The new service became available on July 28, 2026, and is...