Ontario Issued 997 Invitations in April 30 OINP Draws Targeting GTA Job Offer Candidates
Ontario closed out April with another targeted round of invitations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 997 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on April 30, 2026 through two Employer Job Offer streams. The latest draws focused on candidates already living in Canada with valid temporary status and job offers in the Greater Toronto Area […]
Canada Permanent Residence Fees Increased on April 30, 2026: What Applicants Should Know Now
As of April 30, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially increased permanent residence application fees across several immigration categories. For foreign nationals planning to apply for permanent residence in Canada, this change is now in effect and should be factored into any application submitted from this point forward. Applications received by IRCC […]
WP-EXT Work Permit Canada: What the New 365-Day Letter Means for Workers
Foreign nationals in Canada who apply to extend or change the conditions of their work permit before it expires may continue working while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes the new application. This is commonly known as maintained status. To make that continued work authorization easier to prove, IRCC issues a support letter in […]