Express Entry
New 2026 Express Entry categories: are you eligible?
Researchers, senior managers, transport, military: the new 2026 Express Entry categories, plus health, trades and French. Who benefits — and the new rule.
Canada immigration news
Track the latest changes in Canadian immigration policy, Express Entry draws, and official IRCC updates.
News
Canada's 2026-2028 Levels Plan decoded: who wins, who loses?
The 2026-2028 plan holds permanent immigration at 380,000 a year, pushes economic admissions to 64%, doubles the PNP and sharply cuts students and temporary workers.
Express Entry
July 2026 Express Entry draws: every CRS score
A dated roundup of the July 2026 Express Entry draws: PNP at 744, a French-language round at 420 and the new senior managers category at 392.
Visas
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo): how they work for your Canadian application
Most visit, study or immigration applications to Canada require fingerprints and a photo. Here's who needs them, where to give them and how long they last.
News
How to create a secure IRCC online account: GCKey vs Sign-In Partner
Most Canadian immigration applications are done through a secure online account. Here's the difference between GCKey and a Sign-In Partner, and how to create your account safely.
Citizenship
Canadian citizenship certificate wait jumps to about 19 months after Bill C-3 (July 2026)
Proof of citizenship applications have surged since Bill C-3: about a 19-month wait and nearly 100,000 files as of mid-July 2026. Are you eligible by descent?
Express Entry
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): getting your foreign studies recognized to immigrate to Canada
To use a foreign degree in Express Entry, you usually need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Here's what it is, when it's required and how to start.
News
New federal rules for immigration consultants in force since July 15, 2026: tougher penalties, victim compensation fund
Since July 15, 2026, new federal regulations govern Canada's immigration consultants: tougher penalties and a compensation fund for victims of dishonest acts.
Family sponsorship
Canada pauses new Parents and Grandparents sponsorship applications (July 2026)
IRCC paused new Parents and Grandparents Program applications on July 15, 2026. Existing files continue, and the super visa remains open to Canadian families.
Express Entry
Language tests to immigrate to Canada: the foundation of your Express Entry profile
Proving your English or French level with a recognized test is a key step to immigrate to Canada. Here are the accepted tests and how they affect your points.
Express Entry
Express Entry: how Canada's main immigration system works
A clear guide to how Express Entry works, the three programs it manages, and the step-by-step path to permanent residence.
Quebec
Quebec's Arrima portal: how the French-speaking province selects skilled workers
How Arrima, Quebec's economic immigration portal, works and why French language proficiency gives candidates a major advantage.
Study
Study permit in Canada: the key steps to get one
The core requirements and step order to apply for a Canadian study permit, from DLI acceptance to arrival.
