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Canada Invites 442 Provincial Nominees in August 17 Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 442 invitations in a Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw on August 17, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 760 — the 47th round of the year and the second PNP draw of the month.

25-Month Processing Time for Proof of Canadian Citizenship: Should You Submit Now or Delay?
The wait for proof of Canadian citizenship by descent has hit 25 months, with 121,800 files in the queue. Why it climbed — and whether to file now or wait.

CBSA Report Warns Criminal Groups Exploited Canada’s Student Visa System
CBSA intelligence says the Bishnoi gang exploited Canada’s student permit system, raising questions about screening, organized crime and program integrity.

Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs As Labour Market Strengthens For Newcomers
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July as unemployment fell to 6.4%. See what the latest Labour Force Survey means for immigrants and jobs across Canada.

Express Entry Route For H-1B Visa Holders Among Possible Changes For 2027
Canada considers a new Express Entry category for H-1B visa holders while weighing narrower occupation categories and new talent priorities for 2027.

Newfoundland And Labrador Issues 208 Invitations In August 10 Immigration Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 208 invitations on August 10, 2026 – 186 under the NLPNP and 22 under the Atlantic Immigration Program – bringing the province’s 2026 total to 2,197 invitations across ten rounds.

Canada Start-Up Visa 2026: IRCC’s Strict Active Management Rules
Canada Start-Up Visa applicants face stricter IRCC scrutiny in 2026. Learn the active management rules, qualifying business tests and evidence required.

Canada Permanent Residence Admissions Down 13% As 2026 Immigration Slowdown Continues
Canada admitted 147,260 permanent residents through May 2026, down 13% from 2025, as immigration falls further from record 2024 levels.

New Brunswick Issues 750 Invitations Across Five July 2026 Immigration Rounds
New Brunswick issued 750 invitations and selections across five rounds held July 16 to 22, 2026, spanning the Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams, the Francophone Strategic Initiative, and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
