3,000 CEC Candidates Invited

Canada held a new Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates on August 5, 2026, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was 516, unchanged from the previous CEC draw held on July 21. Candidates with a score of exactly 516 were invited only if they had […]

Ontario Opens New Permanent Residence Stream

Ontario has opened intake for its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, giving eligible foreign nationals a new pathway to provincial nomination and permanent residence. As of August 4, 2026, candidates can create an Expression of Interest through the OINP e-Filing Portal. Applicants applying with a job offer must link their profile to an eligible position […]

Immigration Options for Older Applicants

Age can make some Canadian immigration programs less competitive, but it does not prevent someone from applying. Under Express Entry, applicants aged 45 or older receive no CRS points for age, which can significantly reduce their chances in general draws. Other programs may offer stronger possibilities. Provincial nominee streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program and rural […]

Temporary Residency | Study Permit 3

Canada is one of the most popular destinations for international students who wish to gain a world-class education and experience life in a multicultural environment. To study in Canada for more than six months, international students are required to obtain a Study Permit, which also grants them temporary resident status. What Is a Study Permit? […]