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Articles on Canadian immigration written by the consultant who handles the files, not by a news desk. Written for people already in Canada on temporary status — and for those still planning the move.

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Is Canada opening more immigration places? Making sense of the 2026–2028 plan

The federal targets hold permanent residence steady, cut new temporary arrivals, and increase the weight of economic immigration. Here is what the numbers actually represent. IRCCExpress EntryPNPResidência permanenteFrancês Read the article → 5 min read

Canada's PNPs in 2026: how nominations, points and provincial rounds work

Provincial Nominee Programs let provinces select candidates against local needs — but every stream has its own criteria, priorities and limits. PNPProvíncias do CanadáExpress EntryCRS Read the article → 5 min read

Express Entry in 2026: categories, scoring, and how the rounds work

The system remains one of the main doors for skilled professionals, but targeted rounds call for a strategy that goes well beyond calculating a CRS score. Express EntryCRSIRCCResidência permanente Read the article → 6 min read

How to immigrate to New Brunswick in 2026: the main routes to permanent residence

New Brunswick combines provincial programmes, Express Entry and the Atlantic Immigration Program. Here is how the main options work — and why being eligible does not mean being invited. New BrunswickPNPResidência permanenteAIPExpress Entry Read the article → 3 min read

Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: what changes and how to prepare

Canada has set its immigration targets to 2027: 395,000 permanent residents in 2025, falling to 365,000 by 2027, with 62% of places on economic routes. What changes, and how to adjust. IRCCExpress EntryPNPResidência permanente Read the article → 3 min read

Minimum French scores in Express Entry and how they can raise your CRS

The French levels required by each Express Entry program, how the 25 or 50 extra CRS points work, and what you need to enter the francophone category draws. Express EntryCRSFrancês Read the article → 4 min read

IRCC’s 2025–2026 Departmental Plan: what changes for immigration to Canada?

IRCC has published its federal priorities for the next two years: category-based Express Entry, deep cuts to LMIA permits, a PGWP review, and changes to spousal open work permits. IRCCExpress EntryPNPPGWP Read the article → 3 min read

The most accessible occupations for immigrating through category-based Express Entry

Category-based draws have far lower cut-offs than the general rounds. Occupations that need little training, their recent cut-off scores, and whether they qualify for a SOWP. Express EntryCRSProfissões Read the article →