Canadian Citizenship by Descent: What You Need to Know in 2025
For many families living abroad, the ability to pass on Canadian citizenship to children born outside Canada is a critical issue. Historically, Canada’s Citizenship Act included strict limits on citizenship by descent, creating challenges for Canadians living overseas. However, significant legal and legislative changes are reshaping this landscape. This blog explains how Canadian citizenship by […]
Pardon or Criminal Rehabilitation? What You Need to Enter Canada with a Past Offence
Entering Canada after a criminal conviction can be challenging, but it is not impossible. If you have a past offence, you may be deemed inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). However, Canada offers legal pathways to overcome this barrier. The two main options are: Record Suspension (Pardon) Criminal Rehabilitation Understanding […]
Intra-Company Transfer of Managers, Specialists, and Trainees: Canada 2025 Guide
For global businesses expanding operations to Canada, the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program offers a streamlined pathway for key employees to obtain Canadian work permits. The program allows executives, managers, specialized knowledge workers, and trainee employees of multinational corporations (MNCs) to temporarily work in Canadian affiliates, subsidiaries, branches, or parent companies. This 2025 guide outlines the […]
How Can US Citizens Immigrate to Canada?
For many Americans, Canada presents an attractive opportunity for work, investment, and long-term settlement. Whether you are a professional, business investor, or executive, several pathways are available to US citizens to immigrate to Canada. Understanding these options is the first step toward building a future in Canada. 1. Work in Canada Under the Canada–United States–Mexico […]
Sponsoring Your Spouse, Partner, or Dependent Child to Canada: A Legal Guide for 2025
Canada’s family reunification policy continues to serve as a cornerstone of the country’s immigration system. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child for permanent residence. As of September 23, 2022, all applications must be submitted online, and Immigration, […]
Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative: A Pathway for French-Speaking Newcomers in Canada
As Canada continues to diversify its immigration programs, the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative stands out as a cornerstone effort to support the integration of French-speaking newcomers across the country. Launched under the Policy on Francophone Immigration and co-led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and national Francophone partners, this initiative is helping foster vibrant, […]
Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw: July 8, 2025 Results
On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system. This marks the 355th round of invitations, reflecting Canada’s ongoing strategy to retain skilled talent with Canadian work experience. Key Highlights of the July 8, […]
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates: What You Need to Know in 2025
As of July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has implemented several regulatory changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align with the province’s labour market priorities. These changes are designed to enhance program integrity, streamline application processes, and improve outcomes for employers and foreign nationals […]
How to Apply for Criminal Rehabilitation in Canada
For foreign nationals, visa holders, and foreign investors seeking to visit or immigrate to Canada, past criminal history—whether in Canada or abroad—can lead to criminal inadmissibility. However, Canada’s immigration system offers a legal pathway to overcome such barriers through the Criminal Rehabilitation application process. This blog outlines who is eligible, how to apply, and what […]
Alberta Immigration Draws: June 2025 AAIP Highlights for Foreign Workers
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continued to advance sector-driven immigration in June 2025, issuing 291 invitations across various worker streams including Express Entry-linked pathways and non-Express Entry programs. These draws reflect Alberta’s commitment to targeting key labour market gaps in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, construction, tourism, and technology. If you’re a foreign […]