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OINP Updates 2026: EOI Portal Open, No Invitations Yet
Ontario removed its 8 legacy OINP streams through amendments to Regulation 422/17 that came into force on June 25, 2026, and opened the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream expression of interest portal on August 4, 2026.
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Canada Population 2026: Who Came, Who Left (Revised Data)
Canada's population reached 41,798,407 on July 1, 2026. StatCan's September revision erased the reported decline. Who came, who left, the numbers by province, and what they mean for temporary residents.
Canada EU Associate Member: What It Means for Immigration
> This explainer is for Canadians who want to work in Europe, and for EU citizens who want to work or settle in Canada.
Newfoundland PNP 2026 Invitations: 2,259 NLPNP ITAs as of September 18
Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) posted its latest Invitations to Apply (ITA) batch on September 18, 2026: 62 invitations, 61 under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and 1 under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
First Canadian Passport After Citizenship: How to Apply in 2026
A Canadian passport is a travel document for Canadian citizens. It is not the citizenship certificate.
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IRCC Webform 2026: How to Contact IRCC Online
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) web form is the department's online contact tool.
Undeclared Family Members Policy Ended September 10, 2026
> This is for people who were not declared or examined when their sponsor became a permanent resident, and who hoped to be sponsored as a spouse, partner, or dependent child.
Work Permit Holders Can Study Without a Study Permit (2026)
> This is for foreign workers already in Canada who want a short licence, trade, or training course.
Duolingo blocked for Iranian IDs: Canada school offers vs IRCC tests
IRCC Express Entry English tests: CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core | Duolingo and TOEFL are not on that list | ETS: TOEFL and GRE stopped inside Iran; Iranian nationals may sit...
Federal Skilled Worker 67 Points: Eligibility and Jobs 2026
FSWP 67/100 selection grid, separate from CRS | Skilled work: Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0, 1, 2, or 3 | At least 1 year continuous or 1,560 hours in the last 10...
Hong Kong Pathway Closed Aug 31, 2026: PR Files, OWP, Wait Times
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stopped accepting new applications under the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents on 31 August 2026.
BC PNP 2026: 6,254 Nominations After the August Top-Up
This guide is for skilled workers and graduates hoping for a British Columbia nomination in 2026. It explains how the allocation changed, who is still eligible, and what to do if you miss out.
PGWP Refusals for Non-Credit Programs in 2026
This guide is for international graduates in Canada who are about to apply for a PGWP. It explains why non-credit, ESL, and general-interest programs do not qualify, and how to confirm your program qualifies before you apply.
Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot 2026: 2,970 Spots
A new annual intake of 2,970 study permit applications under the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot opens on August 26, 2026 and runs to August 25, 2027.
A70 Open Work Permit: Working While Your Inland PR Application Processes
If your permanent residence application is in progress inside Canada, there is a specific open work permit that becomes available once IRCC decides you are eligible for your PR class.
Manitoba Work Permit Extension 2026: Workforce Transition Bridge
Canada signed a temporary public policy on July 6, 2026 giving open work permits to up to 2,700 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates, including workers whose permits have already expired.
OINP Expression of Interest: How to Register for the 2026 EOI Pool
Ontario opened the Expression of Interest portal for its new Ontario Workforce Priority stream on August 4, 2026.
IMM 5476 2026: Use of a Representative, Version 11-2025 Only
Which sections of IMM 5476 you actually complete, how the November 2025 version change affects old copies, and the difference between IMM 5476 and IMM 5475.
IMM 5444: PR Card Application and Appendix A Explained (2026)
A guide to IMM 5444 and Appendix A, the residency obligation calculation that decides permanent resident card renewals under section 28 of IRPA.
H&C Processing Time in 2026: IRCC Publishes More Than 10 Years
IRCC publishes a processing time of more than 10 years for humanitarian and compassionate permanent residence, the top of its published scale. Many pages still quote 18 to 24 months. Here is the published figure, the two-stage structure, and the July 22, 2026 change to H&C requests made inside public policy applications.
Study Permit Financial Checks Tightened: What IRCC Changed on July 24, 2026
IRCC updated its officer instructions for assessing study permit finances on July 24, 2026. The thresholds did not move. What changed is that officers are now directed to verify the source and history of your funds, not just the balance.
Canada Passport Renewal 2026: Online, In Person, by Mail and Urgent
Online passport renewal opened to all eligible adults on July 28, 2026. The rule that disqualifies the most people is the one almost no coverage leads with: if your passport expires more than 6 months from now, you cannot renew online. And applying cancels the passport you are still carrying.
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) Canada 2026: Eligibility by Program
A bridging open work permit lets you keep working while IRCC decides your permanent residence application. Which document unlocks it depends on your PR program, and two widely repeated eligibility rules do not appear in IRCC's instructions at all.
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