Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
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Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
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IRCC Updates Citizenship by Descent Certificate Forms And Tightens Proof Of The 1,095-Day Presence Test
IRCC updated its citizenship certificate package on August 25, 2026. See how a parent must prove 1,095 days in Canada and who cannot swear an affidavit.
Colin R. Singer
August 27, 2026
Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates in August 19 Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language Express Entry draw on August 19, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 382 — the lowest French-language threshold since March 2025.
Colin Singer
August 23, 2026
Express Entry Sets New Annual Record With 114,865 Invitations In 2026
Canada has issued a record 114,865 Express Entry invitations in 2026 after a new CEC draw. See what the milestone means for candidates.
Colin R. Singer
August 20, 2026
IRCC Confirms Air Travel Can Qualify For Urgent Citizenship Certificate Processing
IRCC says some dual Canadian citizens with booked air travel to Canada can request urgent processing of a citizenship certificate. See who qualifies.
Colin R. Singer
August 20, 2026
Canada Invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in August 18 Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 1,000 invitations in a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw on August 18, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 523 — the smallest CEC round of the year and the highest CEC cut-off of 2026.
Colin Singer
August 19, 2026
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.
Colin Singer
August 17, 2026
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.
Colin R. Singer
August 12, 2026
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.
Colin R. Singer
August 12, 2026
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.
Colin R. Singer
August 10, 2026