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Express Entry High-Wage Occupations List 2026: Search All 186 Jobs
Search all 186 occupations on IRCC's new high-wage list by job title or NOC code, see the CRS points each level earns, and find out which popular jobs are missing.
Express Entry Consultation Results 2026: What Could Change Next
IRCC published what 17,500 people told it about redesigning Express Entry. The high-wage points were step one; here is what the report says about the bigger changes still on the table.
Alberta's Immigration Referendum: What It Means for Newcomers
Albertans voted to stay in Canada but said yes to more provincial control over immigration and limits on services for temporary residents. Here is what that can and cannot change.
Ontario REDI 2026: Sudbury, Thunder Bay and 4 More Communities
Ontario has named six communities for its 2026 to 2027 REDI round. Here is what REDI is, how candidates get in through the OINP, and what workers and employers should do now.
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Federal Court Overturns 5-Year Misrepresentation Ban Over Vague Letter
IRCC told a visa applicant her document was fraudulent but not why. The Federal Court set aside the 5-year ban. What Kaur v. Canada means if you get a fairness letter.
Express Entry High-Wage Occupations List 2026: Search All 186 Jobs
Search all 186 occupations on IRCC's new high-wage list by job title or NOC code, see the CRS points each level earns, and find out which popular jobs are missing.
Express Entry Consultation Results 2026: What Could Change Next
IRCC published what 17,500 people told it about redesigning Express Entry. The high-wage points were step one; here is what the report says about the bigger changes still on the table.
Alberta's Immigration Referendum: What It Means for Newcomers
Albertans voted to stay in Canada but said yes to more provincial control over immigration and limits on services for temporary residents. Here is what that can and cannot change.
Ontario REDI 2026: Sudbury, Thunder Bay and 4 More Communities
Ontario has named six communities for its 2026 to 2027 REDI round. Here is what REDI is, how candidates get in through the OINP, and what workers and employers should do now.
Express Entry Adds CRS Points for High-Wage Jobs From Nov 3, 2026
IRCC is bringing back job offer points for high-wage occupations, with no LMIA needed, and adding points for Canadian experience in well-paid jobs. Here is who gains and what to do before November 3.
IRCC Application Status Tracker Is Back: What to Expect
IRCC's Application Status Tracker is back after five months offline. Here is what it shows, who can use it, and why you should double-check it against your account.
Canada Asylum Claim Changes on November 3, 2026: What to Do Before the Cut-Off
IRCC is changing the asylum application in the IRCC Portal on November 3, 2026. Here is who has to answer new questions, what border claimants must do before the cut-off, and how it ties to Bill C-12 and the proposed asylum regulations.
Canada Permanent Resident Admissions 2026: Down 23,960 by July
Canada admitted 222,625 new permanent residents from January to July 2026, 23,960 fewer than a year earlier. We broke down IRCC's own data by program and province and compared it with the 2026 targets.
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2027-2029: What to Expect Before November 1
Canada's 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan is due by November 1, 2026. What the current plan already sets for 2027 and 2028, the two caps the government committed to, and what to watch for.
UCI Number Canada: Where to Find It on a PR Card or Permit
A UCI number is the personal client number Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) gives you the first time you apply.
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.
IRCC Webform 2026: How to Contact IRCC Online
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) web form is the department's online contact tool.
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.
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