Alberta Invites Candidates For Provincial Nomination
Alberta invites candidates for provincial nomination, i.e., the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has continued its active provincial immigration selection rounds by inviting more than 1,100 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Between July 3 and July 15, 2026,...
Saskatchewan Improves Provincial Nomination Application Timelines
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has released its latest application timeline update for the second quarter of 2026. The new figures show that most provincial nomination applications were completed within two weeks, reflecting faster application handling compared to the...
Newfoundland And Labrador Holds A New Immigration Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador holds a new immigration draw, i.e., on July 10, the province issued 57 invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This was the eighth provincial immigration draw held...
British Columbia Invites Skilled Workers In Key Sectors
British Columbia invites skilled workers in key sectors, i.e., on July 9, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a new targeted draw under its Skills Immigration (SI) stream. The province invited more skilled workers to apply for a...
PR And Citizenship Wait Periods Improve For Many Applicants
Permanent residence and citizenship applications are moving a little faster for many people, according to the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released on July 7. The latest figures show that waiting periods have become shorter by...
Canada Extends A PR Pathway For French-Speaking Students
Canada has extended a special immigration pathway that helps eligible French-speaking international students become permanent residents after completing their studies outside Quebec. The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) will now remain open until August 2027, giving qualifying students another...
British Columbia Holds A New Entrepreneur Immigration Draw
British Columbia holds a new entrepreneur immigration draw, i.e., British Columbia has conducted another Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) draw, inviting eligible business owners who plan to start a new business or purchase and expand an existing business in the province. The...
IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Wait Periods
IRCC updates temporary residence wait periods, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on temporary residence application timelines, showing positive changes for many applicants. The updated figures, published on July 2, 2026, show that work...
Transit Passengers Can Skip Border Checks At Airports
International travellers passing through three major Canadian airports can now skip border control when connecting to another international flight. Under a new process introduced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), eligible passengers travelling through Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal...