Canada extends Gaza visitor entry policy to 2028 Canada has prolonged a temporary public policy allowing certain foreign nationals in Gaza to travel to the country under eased entry conditions. The measure applies to individuals who already hold a temporary resident visa issued under earlier special provisions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the … Read more
NTNP issues first draw invitations for 2026 under new system The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has conducted its first selection round of 2026 following a shift to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier this year. A total of 65 candidates were invited on March 25 through the Employer-Driven Stream, according to information released … Read more
Ontario invites 918 graduate candidates in new OINP draw Ontario has issued a new round of invitations under its provincial immigration program, targeting international graduates with advanced degrees. The draw was conducted on April 22 and focused on candidates in the Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams. A total of 918 invitations to apply for … Read more
Express Entry reforms may prioritize high-wage roles Canada’s federal immigration department has released new details on planned changes to the Express Entry system, including the potential early rollout of a factor favouring higher-paid occupations. The update follows an April 21 briefing with immigration stakeholders, where officials from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) outlined timelines … Read more
New Brunswick issues 143 immigration invitations across two programs New Brunswick conducted provincial immigration draws between March 30 and April 1, 2026, inviting candidates in key sectors including healthcare, information technology, transportation, and manufacturing. A total of 143 invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), reflecting … Read more
IRCC backlog falls to lowest level since July 2025 Canada’s immigration application backlog declined at the end of February 2026, according to newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department reported 941,400 applications exceeding standard processing times, marking a monthly decrease of 48,900 cases. The reduction reflects improvements across several major … Read more
Saskatchewan uses 26% of 2026 SINP nominations The Government of Saskatchewan has released updated figures for its provincial immigration program, showing the number of nominations issued so far in 2026. Data indicates that approximately 26% of the province’s annual allocation has already been used, with 1,223 nominations issued under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 210 immigration invites in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted a new round of invitations under its provincial immigration programs, marking the third selection event of 2026. The province issued a total of 210 invitations on April 13 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic … Read more
British Columbia issues entrepreneur invitations in April 14 draw British Columbia conducted a new immigration selection round for business candidates on April 14 under its Entrepreneur Immigration category. The draw invited individuals with the capacity to establish or acquire and expand businesses in the province, reflecting continued activity within the provincial nominee program. The selection … Read more
Citizenship proof delays rise amid surge in U.S. applicants Processing times for Canadian proof of citizenship certificates have significantly increased following a surge in applications from the United States. Federal estimates now indicate wait times have doubled compared to the previous year. The increase follows a legislative change introduced in December 2025 that expanded eligibility … Read more