Canadian permanent residence Archives

March 20, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada

Canada Immigration Backlog Drops Below One Million as Processing Speeds Improve

In a notable development for immigration applicants worldwide, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has reported a significant reduction in its application backlog. As of January 31, 2026, the total...

February 26, 2026
CIC News Update
Jobs, Ontario, Trending

Ontario’s Rural Immigration Pathway Unveils 2026 In-Demand Jobs

Ontario’s smaller cities are sharpening their immigration strategies for 2026 as five participating communities under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot confirm the occupations that will qualify foreign nationals for...

New Brunswick Targets Skilled Workers, French Speakers

February 11, 2026
CIC News Update
New Brunswick, PNP

New Brunswick Issues 326 Immigration ITAs in February Draws

New Brunswick has announced the results of its early February 2026 provincial nomination rounds, highlighting a continued preference for candidates who are already connected to the province through employment,...

February 11, 2026
CIC News Update
Ontario, PNP

Ontario Secures Larger Immigration Share for 2026

Ontario will have more room to nominate economic immigrants in 2026 after the federal government confirmed a higher allocation under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The province has been...

January 27, 2026
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

British Columbia Adjusts Immigration Costs for Skilled Foreign Workers

British Columbia has introduced updated pricing for candidates applying through its provincial worker immigration pathways, marking a shift in the cost of securing a provincial nomination in 2026. The...

January 20, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, PNP

Canada Increases PR Intake for French-Speaking Immigrants by 5,000 Spaces in 2026

Canada’s federal government has taken another decisive step toward reshaping its immigration landscape by introducing 5,000 additional permanent residence opportunities for French-speaking newcomers, reinforcing its commitment to linguistic diversity...

January 15, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Trending

Yukon Announces 2026 Immigration Plans

Yukon Maps Out 2026 Immigration Selections as Employers Prepare for Limited Nomination Spaces Yukon has released its immigration nomination framework for 2026, offering employers and prospective immigrants an early...

December 20, 2025
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP, Trending

BC Sets the Pace by Confirming Its 2026 PNP Quota as Immigration Planning Shifts

British Columbia has taken the lead among Canadian provinces by officially confirming how many provincial nominations it will be allowed to issue in 2026. The announcement offers early insight...

December 15, 2025
CIC News Update
PNP, Quebec, Trending

Quebec Restarts Skilled Worker Selections with Large PSTQ Invitation Round Across Multiple Sectors

After a pause of nearly three months, Quebec has resumed its skilled immigration selections, issuing more than 1,800 invitations for permanent selection under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs...

November 21, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Settling in Canada

Canada Expected to Fall Short of 2025 PR Admissions Target

Canada is poised to welcome far fewer permanent residents (PRs) in 2025 than originally projected, according to new immigration estimates. A combination of reduced federal targets, lower provincial allocations,...

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393	4,000	French-Language #405
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