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Mobilité Francophone C16 2026: LMIA-Exempt Path to PR
The Mobilité Francophone (C16) work permit lets French-speaking foreign nationals work anywhere in Canada outside Quebec with no…
OINP Masters & PhD Graduate Stream Draw (April 2026): What You Need to Know
Ontario issued new invitations under the OINP Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams on April 22, 2026, with…
Canada PR Fees Increase April 30, 2026: What You Need to Know
IRCC has confirmed that permanent residence application fees increase on April 30, 2026. Learn the new PR fee…
TR to PR Pathway April 2026 Update: 33,000 Spots, Rural Canada Focus
Immigration Minister Diab confirms 33,000 PR spots for Canada's TR to PR pathway — excluding Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver…
Manitoba Expands TFWP Rural Access: 15% Cap for Rural Employers
Manitoba joins Nova Scotia and Quebec in lifting the TFWP low-wage cap to 15% for rural employers. Effective…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 210 Invitations in 3rd 2026 Draw
NL held its third 2026 immigration draw on April 13, issuing 210 invitations through NLPNP and AIP. See…
Saskatchewan SINP 2026: 26% of Nominations Already Used — What’s Left
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IRCC Processing Times Drop: Backlog Falls 48,900 — April 2026 Update
IRCC processing backlog drops by 48,900 applications, with work permit, Express Entry, and visitor visa wait times improving.…
OINP In-Demand Skills Draw: 1,334 ITAs Issued | Apr 21, 2026
Ontario issued 1,334 invitations under the OINP Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream on April 15, 2026, targeting…