Maple News reports that since Canada ended the generational limit on citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, a key step toward obtaining a Canadian passport. This spring, thousands have begun applications, contributing to longer processing times as authorities […]
Ontario Overhauls OINP: All Nine Nomination Streams Revoked as Regulation Changes Take Effect
Maple News reports that on May 30, 2026, Ontario will revoke all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination streams as part of a sweeping package of regulation changes. The overhaul will take effect on that date and remove the legal basis for the existing pathways to provincial nomination. This […]
British Columbia Launches Time-Limited Path to Permanent Residence for Rural Health Authority Cleaners and Security Staff
Maple News reports that the Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details for its new time-limited pathway to permanent residence, targeted at cleaning and security workers employed by a BC health authority in rural or remote communities. The province is calling this a ‘temporary stream’ within its immigration […]
Maple News reports Newfoundland and Labrador issues sixth 2026 immigration draw, inviting 103 candidates for nomination or Atlantic endorsement
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador issued its sixth provincial immigration draw of 2026 on May 28, inviting 103 candidates to apply for nomination under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) or for endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). In this round, NLPNP issued 84 invitations […]
Calgary Welcome Guide: Time-Saving Tips for International Students in Your First Month
Maple News reports a practical guide for international students arriving in Calgary, translating a big transition into time- and money-saving steps. The piece summarizes must-know guidance and points to official resources to help you set up essentials such as your phone, bank account, housing, transportation, health care, and more. Getting […]
New to Toronto as an international student? A practical first-month roadmap
Maple News reports that arriving in Toronto as an international student signals a major transition. The city offers strong support for newcomers, but it also features a high cost of living, a competitive housing market, and a complex transit system. A focused, early plan can save you time, money, and […]
Maple News: Quebec Expands Spousal Open-Work Permits for Foreign-Trained Healthcare Workers
Maple News reports that, effective May 25, 2026, spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec can obtain open work permits more easily. The change broadens eligibility for spousal open work permits under Quebec’s credential-recognition and recruitment initiatives for healthcare professionals. The update removes the previous requirement […]
Maple News reports: Unclear details on In-Canada Workers Initiative spur urgency to secure immigration language tests
Maple News reports that with full details of the federal government’s In-Canada Workers Initiative still unclear, foreign nationals with aging language test results risk missing new opportunities. Most permanent residence pathways in Canada require language test results to be valid at the time of application, and official tests remain valid […]
Express Entry Pool Growth Driven by 501–600 CRS Scores, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry pool expanded by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the 501–600 CRS score range accounting for 4,085 of those new entries—representing 93% of the net growth and underscoring how competitive the pool has become. The surge followed Immigration, Refugees and […]
Three Legal Ways to Work in Canada Without a Permit, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that while most individuals must obtain a work permit to work in Canada, there are three specific scenarios where a permit isn’t required under IRCC guidance. All temporary residents entering Canada must be admissible and demonstrate an intent to leave at the end of their authorized stay. […]
Canada’s Temporary Residence Wait Times Shift Modestly in Latest IRCC Update, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that IRCC updated processing-time estimates on May 26 for temporary-residence applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Overall changes were modest, with many categories showing little movement and some lingering or new backlogs. In the work-permit category, shifts were uneven across country of […]
Residency Obligation Pitfalls for New Canadian Permanent Residents
Maple News reports that Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for misunderstandings of residency obligations, a risk that affects more new PRs than many other status issues. At the heart of the rule is a requirement to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days in […]
Canada-bound students: What to expect from the CBSA interview and cash-declaration rules
Maple News reports that international students arriving in Canada must undergo an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. The purpose isn’t small talk; the officer is evaluating whether you meet Canada’s entry requirements and whether you have temporary resident intent. Under Canada’s framework for temporary residents, officers […]
French-Speaking Express Entry Invites Issued at Higher CRS Cut-off, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a French-language Express Entry draw. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 409 and had created an Express Entry profile before 10:20 p.m. UTC on April 29, […]
Canada Tightens Scrutiny for Digital Nomads with Updated Entry Rules
Maple News reports that Canada has tightened scrutiny on digital nomads seeking entry under the common work-permit exemption, with updated guidance issued by the immigration department on May 26, 2026. The new instructions, titled ‘Temporary residents: Digital nomads,’ specify that digital nomads must provide documentation demonstrating that their income is […]
Alberta updates WEOI policy under AAIP, enabling edits without cancellation and offering targeted refunds
Maple News reports that, effective May 26, 2026, candidates in Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) who hold a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) can now edit their submission without cancelling it. Previously, updating a WEOI required cancelling the existing submission and submitting a new one, which meant paying the WEOI […]