Maple News reports that Canada has updated its immigration guidance to permit temporary residents who lose their status as workers or students to apply for restoration of status as a visitor. The change, announced on May 1, 2026, expands options beyond the former rule, which limited restoration to the same […]
Maple News: One in Seven Rhode Islanders Now Eligible for Canadian Citizenship Under Bill C-3 Reform
Maple News reports that Canada’s Bill C-3 has significantly broadened the path to citizenship for American descendants, with about one in seven Rhode Islanders now eligible for Canadian citizenship through descent. The change means that individuals born in the United States before December 15, 2025 who can trace a continuous […]
How Canada’s Express Entry overhaul could prioritize high-wage occupations
Maple News reports that Canada is considering reforms to the Express Entry system that would give greater weight to applicants in higher-wage occupations, via a new high-wage occupation factor in the CRS. Under the proposed framework, candidates whose jobs pay at least twice the national median wage, or 1.5x or […]
IRCC processing times drop for temporary residence applications, with Pakistan and Nigeria leading gains
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for temporary residence applications on April 29, 2026, with several categories showing notable improvements. The update highlights shorter timelines for work permits and study permits, while visitor visas saw modest increases across the board. The changes […]
Canada’s Citizenship Law Expands Descent-Based Eligibility for Americans, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada has broadened access to citizenship by descent with the enactment of Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025. The update removes the prior generational cap, enabling Americans with a Canadian ancestor to pursue Canadian citizenship even if the connection spans multiple generations. The […]
Canada raises permanent residence processing fees across all streams, effective April 30, 2026
Maple News reports that Canada has raised permanent residence processing fees across all streams, effective April 30, 2026, affecting Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and family sponsorship. The increases apply to principal applicants and accompanying family members where applicable, and include the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF). A key […]
Choosing a Canadian Financial Advisor: 7 Essential Questions for Newcomers
Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada often face a learning curve as they navigate a new financial system. From banking and credit to taxes and investing, the rules can differ from those back home, making professional guidance a sensible step for many new residents. A qualified financial advisor can […]
Maple News: 4,000 ITAs in French-Language Express Entry Draw Boost 2026 Momentum
Maple News reports that IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a French-language Express Entry draw held on April 29, 2026. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 400 and must have created an Express Entry profile by 20:13 UTC on April 7, 2026. This draw […]
New to Canada? Seven Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Advisor
Maple News reports that relocating to Canada often means navigating a new financial system, from banking and credit to taxes and investing. A knowledgeable financial advisor can help you interpret options and build a solid financial plan as you settle in. To make an informed choice, newcomers should ask potential […]
Nova Scotia Revamps NSNP to Fast-Track Healthcare, Trades, and Key Sectors
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia has unveiled new selection priorities for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), outlining a three-level framework to fast-track certain occupations. The changes were announced on April 27 and respond to evolving labour market needs. Level 1 — top priority: healthcare workers and skilled trades. […]
Canada Extends 365-Day WP-EXT Letters for Workers on Maintained Status, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that foreign workers in Canada who have applied for a new work permit before their current work authorization expires will now receive WP-EXT letters valid for 365 days, up from 180 days. The extension was outlined in updated instructions to immigration officers and published on the immigration […]
Canada Expands Full-Validity Passport Access for Adopted Persons Abroad
Maple News reports that Canada has expanded access to full-validity passports for adopted persons living abroad. Updated instructions published on April 24, 2026 by the immigration department enable adopted individuals abroad who hold an electronic citizenship certificate (e-certificates) to apply for a full-validity Canadian passport from outside Canada. Previously, applicants […]
Maple News: 2,000 Canadian Experience Class ITAs Held in April Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw conducted through Express Entry. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 514 and a profile created before 2:18 p.m. UTC on […]
Nova Scotia Introduces 12-Month Validity for Provincial Nominee Profiles
Maple News reports that the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) will implement a fixed validity period for Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles and has published guidance on handling existing profiles. Effective May 1, 2026, EOIs submitted on or after that date will remain valid for 12 months from the date […]
BC Targets High-Impact Skilled Workers as 2026 Skills Immigration Draw Clears 484 Invitations, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that British Columbia conducted its third Skills Immigration draw of 2026 on April 22, inviting 484 candidates who could contribute meaningfully to the province’s economy. The invitations were issued under the BC Provincial Nominee Program’s Skills Immigration stream, based on either a TEER 0–3 job offer with […]
Manitoba PNP Hits 2026 High with 308 LAAs in Largest Draw Yet, Targeting Health Occupations and Strategic Recruitment
Maple News reports that on April 23, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its latest immigration draw, issuing 308 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across two selection streams. This marks the largest MPNP draw of 2026 to date. In the occupation-specific component, the MPNP issued 192 LAAs […]