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CIC News Canada moves to expand participation in European student exchange program The federal government announced via a news release on Oct. 30 that Canada is launching negotiations with the European Union (EU) to deepen its participation in Erasmus+, an EU program that supports international education, training, and exchange opportunities. The proposed expansion was among several initiatives announced during the Oct. 29–30 Canada–EU Summit in Montréal, where […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Archives of Ontario moves to online payment for records Americans need to prove Canadian citizenship Applicants ordering Ontario records to prove Canadian citizenship by descent can now pay the Archives of Ontario online. The Archives updated its website on October 28, 2026. When an order is ready, customers now get an invoice with a link to a secure online payment portal. The Archives delivers the order once payment arrives. Before […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada IEC 2026 Season Recap: How It Compared to 2025 ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada Is It Just Me or Is the Pressure to Get Debt in Canada High? ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Canadian Immigrant New penalties of up to $1.5 million for fraudulent immigration and citizenship representatives New rules allow the federal government to fine paid representatives who provide unauthorized advice or submit false or misleading information on behalf of applicants. The Government of Canada has introduced new penalties for people who break the law when providing paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation. The measures, now in force as of October […] The post New pena…

CIC News Saskatchewan nominations: capped sectors nearly full, others still open Saskatchewan has used all but 12% of its annual quota for nominations of workers in capped sectors, with 27% of quota still left for priority and other sectors. The figures come from a quarterly update the province published in October on its Processing Statistics web page. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams From January […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Immigration News Canada Finally Daylight Saving Time Ends In Canada and Here’s How It Works Canada’s twice-yearly clock change is disappearing faster than autumn daylight, and November 1, 2026, marks the most dramatic single-day shift in the country’s timekeeping history. On November 1, 2026, four provinces, two territories, and parts of northwestern Ontario will not turn their clocks back. Permanent daylight saving time in Canada is expanding significantly in 2026, […] The post Finally Dayligh…

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Moving2Canada Canada Removes 90-Day Limit for Concurrent Work Permit Applications   ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada Fraudulent or Unlicensed Immigration Representatives Can Now Be Fined Up to $1.5 Million   ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador selects 205 workers for provincial immigration The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted two provincial immigration selection rounds on Oct. 23 and 24, resulting in the combined issuance of 205 invitations. Of these, 195 were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 10 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Candidates who […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada Canada’s Immigration Plans to Have Less Than 1% Impact on School Enrolment by 2030: StatCan   ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Wait times decline for work permit and study permit extensions Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing times on Oct. 29, reporting shorter wait times across several application categories. The most pronounced declines were observed for: Visitor records: Down 20 days. Study permit extensions: Down two weeks. Work permit extensions: Down two weeks. Study permits: Down one week for applicants from […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Why was Bill C-3 really passed? The long fight behind the law that made millions of Americans dual citizens On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 changed who counts as Canadian. Since it took effect, Americans who had never thought much about their Canadian grandmother or great-grandfather became dual US-Canadian citizens overnight. Many have been searching for birth records since and then applying for Canadian citizenship certificates to fully avail of their rights as Canadian […] ➖ @canada…

Immigration News Canada Canada’s New $5,000 Payment For These Workers Opens In November 2026 The government of Canada has announced that applications for the $5,000 completion bonus will open on November 16, 2026, giving eligible workers and apprentices in skilled trades a financial incentive for completing their apprenticeship training. Employment and Social Development Canada confirmed the portal date in an October 23 news release, urging eligible tradespeople to gather […] The post Canada’s …

Green and Spiegel Green & Spiegel LLP Recognized in Best Law Firms® Canada 2027 Green & Spiegel LLP has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® Canada, underscoring its commitment to legal excellence in immigration law. The post Green & Spiegel LLP Recognized in Best Law Firms® Canada 2027 appeared first on Green & Spiegel. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Before you apply for a study permit: three tips to boost your chance at Canadian permanent residence If you’re planning to pursue Canadian permanent residence through the study-to-immigrate pathway, you can gain an advantage over other candidates by Getting skilled work experience before moving to Canada; Moving to Canada for a master’s degree; and/or Pursuing your degree through a co-op (work-study) program. You can start planning your permanent residence journey before you […] ➖ @ca…

CIC News Generations of Americans in Greater Boston may already have Canadian citizenship If a single person in your direct family line* was Canadian, you may already qualify for dual citizenship today. That makes you eligible to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship; and once you have it, for a Canadian passport. In Greater Boston (including Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester), Canadian ancestry is more common […] ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

IRCC New penalties for fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems and protecting applicants from fraud and exploitation. To help safeguard applicants from those who would take advantage of them, new penalties of up to $1.5 million are now in force for those who break the law when providing paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation. ➖ @canadaimm…

Immigration News Canada Opening Your First Canadian Bank Account: How KYC, ID Checks and Privacy Really Work The teller slides your passport back across the desk and asks for a second document. You brought a study permit, a letter of acceptance and a lease. Still not enough, apparently. If you landed in Canada last month, that moment feels personal. It isn’t. Banks here run identity checks on every new customer, locals included. […] The post Opening Your First Canadian Bank Account: How KYC, ID…