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Canada Changes Express Entry CRS Points November 3, 2026: Who Gains Under the New Rules?
Canada is changing Express Entry on November 3, 2026, with new CRS points for high-wage Canadian work experience and job offers, plus major changes to LMIA requirements.
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Processing Time Reaches 33 Months: What Applicants Can Do in 2026
Canadian citizenship certificate applicants are facing waits of approximately 33 months as IRCC's backlog grows. Here's what Bill C-3 applicants should know about delays, proof of citizenship and possible legal options
Express Entry for Skilled Trades: Canada Invites 3,500 Candidates With CRS Scores as Low as 476
Canada invited 3,500 candidates in its October 1, 2026 Express Entry Trades-category draw, with the CRS cut-off falling to 476. Here’s what tradespeople should know about eligibility and category-based selection.
Express Entry for Senior Managers: Canada Invites Candidates With CRS Scores as Low as 389
Canada invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience at a CRS cut-off of 389—130 points below the CEC cut-off one day earlier. Here is who qualifies.
Can You Sponsor an Undeclared Family Member in Canada in 2026?
Canada's temporary exemption for certain undeclared family members ended on September 10, 2026. Here's what the change could mean if you want to sponsor a spouse, partner or child who wasn't declared on your original permanent residence application.
Work Permit Holders Can Now Study in Canada for Up to 6 Months Without a Study Permit
Canada has introduced a new temporary policy allowing eligible work-permit holders to study programs lasting up to six months without obtaining a study permit. But full-time study can affect Canadian Experience Class and CRS work-experience points.
Express Entry for Doctors: Canada Invites Physicians With CRS Scores as Low as 198
Canada invited 229 physicians with Canadian work experience at a CRS cut-off of 198, compared with 521 for CEC two days earlier. Here is what that means for doctors working in Canada
Can IRCC Reuse the Same Reasons After a Federal Court Reconsideration?
A new Federal Court challenge raises an important question: what happens when IRCC refuses an application again after the first decision was sent back for reconsideration?
How Much Money Do You Need to Move to Canada in 2026?
How much money do you need to move to Canada in 2026? Compare estimated housing, grocery, transit and monthly living costs in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montréal, and learn how these costs compare with IRCC’s proof-of-funds requirements.
Refugee Claim Cancelled in Canada? What You Must Do Next (2026 Update)
Refugee claims are being cancelled across Canada. If you’ve been told to leave, you may still have legal options. Here’s what to do next.
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