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Work permitsOctober 15, 2026Read article →LMIA processing times 2026: September update by streamCompare September 2026 LMIA processing times: high-wage 98 business days, low-wage 82 and Global Talent Stream 9. Learn what the figures mean for hiring plans.4 minImmigration newsOctober 9, 2026Read article →IRCC survey for Ukrainian temporary residents: how to recognize the invitationIRCC is inviting selected Ukrainian temporary residents to an October 2026 survey. Check the sender, survey link, languages and whether participation affects applications.2 minWork permitsOctober 9, 2026Read article →IRCC personalized processing times: work permit extensions and PGWPsHow to check an application-date-based estimate for an in-Canada work permit extension or PGWP, and why the estimate is not an approval deadline.3 minGetting startedSeptember 30, 2026Read article →12 ways to immigrate to Canada in 2026Canada plans to admit 380,000 permanent residents in 2026. Here are the twelve main routes, how many places each has, and who each one suits.8 minWork permitsSeptember 30, 2026Read article →Canada work permits explained: which one fits youCompare employer-specific and open work permits, LMIA requirements and options for graduates, young people and spouses. Learn what to check if permanent residence is your goal.7 minExpress EntrySeptember 17, 2026Read article →Health workers have several routes through Express Entry in 2026Two healthcare categories, the Canadian Experience Class and provincial nominations. More than 12,000 health workers have been invited through the healthcare categories alone this year.5 minExpress EntrySeptember 15, 2026Read article →Express Entry: 2,000 Canadian Experience Class invitations on September 15, 2026Round 443 invited 2,000 CEC candidates with a cut-off of 519, the third CEC draw in a row with the score slowly falling.3 minProvincial NomineeSeptember 14, 2026Read article →Newfoundland and Labrador gets 1,000 more nominee spaces for 2026Ottawa has approved 1,000 extra spaces for the NL Provincial Nominee Program, lifting the province's 2026 allocation by 54 per cent. Where the spaces are going, and who benefits.4 minProvincial NomineeSeptember 14, 2026Read article →Express Entry: 576 provincial nominees invited on September 14, 2026Round 442 invited 576 candidates with a provincial nomination at a cut-off of 734, the largest nominee round since June.3 minExpress EntrySeptember 11, 2026Read article →Canada is building a new Express Entry platform. Here is what IRCC has saidIRCC's 2026 transition binder confirms a new Expression of Interest system for Express Entry, as the first release of its replacement for a 20-year-old case system. What changes, and what does not.4 minHow we workSeptember 9, 2026Read article →How a job-offer pathway to Canada runs, step by stepFollow the nine stages of an employer-led case plan, from eligibility and the competency report to the interview, LMIA, work permit and arrival arrangements.9 minExpress EntryAugust 14, 2025Read article →Six ways to raise a low CRS score, ranked by effortA score below the recent cut-offs is a starting position, not a verdict. These are the levers that actually move it.6 minChoosing helpMay 9, 2025Read article →Consultant, lawyer, or do it yourself?When you can prepare an application yourself, when a regulated consultant can help and when your situation calls for a lawyer.6 minSettlementJanuary 22, 2025Read article →Your first thirty days as a permanent residentA practical checklist for your first month in Canada, covering your SIN, banking, health coverage, identification and professional credentials.5 minWork permitsSeptember 18, 2024Read article →LMIA refusals: the recruitment mistakes we see mostAdvertising dates, job requirements, wage levels and recruitment records can affect an LMIA decision. Here is what employers should check before filing.7 minWork permitsSeptember 18, 2024Read article →What is an LMIA, and do you actually need one?An LMIA is the employer's assessment, not a document a worker buys. Check the difference between LMIA-required and exempt work permit routes before starting.8 minProvincial NomineeJune 4, 2024Read article →Choose a province by your occupation, not by its reputationCompare provincial nominee streams using your occupation, experience, language results and settlement plans before choosing a destination.5 minExpress EntryMarch 12, 2024Read article →Reading an Express Entry draw: what the cut-off actually tells youUnderstand how Express Entry cut-offs are determined, why category rounds differ and how to compare a draw with your own profile.6 min
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