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Ontario reopens: OINP Workforce Priority stream EOI portal now live (August 4, 2026)
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Ontario reopens: OINP Workforce Priority stream EOI portal now live (August 4, 2026)

On August 4, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development opened the Expression of…

NL Issues 445 Invitations on July 28, 2026 — Largest NLPNP Round of the Year
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NL Issues 445 Invitations on July 28, 2026 — Largest NLPNP Round of the Year

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 ITAs on July 28, 2026 — 400 through the NLPNP and 45 through…

Certificate of Qualification for Express Entry: The Complete 2026 Guide
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Certificate of Qualification for Express Entry: The Complete 2026 Guide

The Certificate of Qualification is the most misunderstood document in Canadian skilled-trades immigration. This guide covers what a…

Canada Opens Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults (July 2026)
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Canada Opens Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults (July 2026)

On July 28, 2026, IRCC removed the daily limit on online passport renewals. All eligible adult Canadians in…

IRCC Denies H&C Exemptions in Public-Policy PR Files: A Deep-Dive Analysis
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IRCC Denies H&C Exemptions in Public-Policy PR Files: A Deep-Dive Analysis

A deep-dive analysis of the July 22, 2026 IRCC operational guidance: why officers cannot grant humanitarian and compassionate…

Express Entry Draws #427 & #428 — 2,511 ITAs in 24 Hours
Express Entry

Express Entry Draws #427 & #428 — 2,511 ITAs in 24 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page Round #427 — Provincial…

OINP Workforce Priority — Eligible Institutions & Post-Nomination
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OINP Workforce Priority — Eligible Institutions & Post-Nomination

Last updated: July 20, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page Why the institution list…

OINP Workforce Priority Points System — Full 2026 Breakdown
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OINP Workforce Priority Points System — Full 2026 Breakdown

Last updated: July 20, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page The four scoring categories…

OINP Workforce Priority Stream — Eligibility & Self-Employed Category (2026)
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OINP Workforce Priority Stream — Eligibility & Self-Employed Category (2026)

Last updated: July 20, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page What the Ontario Workforce…

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