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CIC News British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026. Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for cleaners and security staff employed by a B.C. health authority, was originally set to close on August 31, 2026. Assess your \…\ The post British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway first appeared on CIC News. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Canadian Immigrant Is Canada still the dream? A new podcast series takes on the questions newcomers are really asking Canada’s immigration story is changing — and it’s time for a more candid conversation about what that means for the people choosing to build their lives here. Canadian Immigrant is collaborating with The Newcomers to launch The Canada Conversation, a new series as part of Canadian Immigrant’s First Generation podcast. Joining the conversation is Dozie Anyaegbunam, managing editor \…\ The post Is Canada still the dream? A new podcast series takes on the questions newcomers are really asking... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Canadian Immigrant 18th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards celebrates the people helping shape Canada 18th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards celebrates the people helping shape Canada The post 18th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards celebrates the people helping shape Canada appeared first on Canadian Immigrant. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada What Questions Canadian Employers Ask Before Hiring an International Candidate—and How to Handle Them ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Immigration News Canada New 50% U.S. Tariffs On These Canadian Goods Coming August 19 Three presidential proclamations signed on July 20, 2026, are set to impose new 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian product categories entering the United States. The duties, invoked under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2026. The Office of the… Read More »New 50% U.S. Tariffs On These Canadian Goods Coming August 19 The post New 50% U.S. Tariffs On These Canadian Goods Coming August 19 appeared first on Immigration... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Your grandparent’s record hasn’t arrived, but the wait time is now two years. Should you submit a citizenship by descent application anyway? You’ve filled out the correct form, gathered your photographs, paid the fees, and requested the right birth certificate from a provincial archive. By all appearances, you’re ready to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government. Except there’s one problem. The New Brunswick Archives, where you requested your grandmother’s birth certificate, is facing \…\ The post Your grandparent’s record hasn’t arrived, but the wait time is now two years. Should you submit a... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Immigration News Canada New Ontario Benefit Payment Rules Based on Immigration Status Ontario just rewrote the eligibility rules for its two provincial social assistance programs in one of the fastest regulatory changes the province has enacted this year. Effective immediately on August 13, 2026, individuals who are in Canada without legal authorization can no longer receive financial support through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program.… Read More »New Ontario Benefit Payment Rules Based on Immigration Status The post New Ontario Benefit Payment Rules Based... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada Canadian Citizenship-by-Descent Wait Time Jumps to 25 Months ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Canada extends validity period for remote border crossing permits Canada has extended the validity period for holders of active permits issued under the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program until November 30, 2026. The RABC Program, which lets eligible individuals bypass a port of entry when crossing into Canada through select remote border areas, will now close on December 1. Assess your eligibility for \…\ The post Canada extends validity period for remote border crossing permits first appeared on CIC News. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Canada unveils four-pronged approach to re-defining top picks for permanent residence through Express Entry The federal government has taken the first step in advancing a four-pronged approach to changing which skilled workers get prioritized for Canadian permanent residence (PR) in 2027. As part of public consultations, the government has published a survey—set to run from August 4–September 1, 2026—which highlights the following four focus areas: United States H-1B visa \…\ The post Canada unveils four-pronged approach to re-defining top picks for permanent residence through Express Entry first... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada IRCC Updates Guidance on Reciprocal Employment (C20) Work Permits: What Applicants Need to Know ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News Banking Basics for International Students in Canada One of the first practical decisions many international students face is how to manage their money in Canada. Should you open a Canadian bank account? Do you need a credit card? What documents might be required? Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now The answers may depend on your personal circumstances, but understanding the \…\ The post Banking Basics for International Students in Canada first appeared on CIC News. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Canadian Immigrant Starting a job in Canada? Know your workplace safety rights n this column, Institute for Work & Health scientist Basak Yanar shares practical strategies employers can use — and offers newcomers insight into the safety standards and support they should be able to expect at work. The post Starting a job in Canada? Know your workplace safety rights appeared first on Canadian Immigrant. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Canadian Immigrant Vibrant Brampton 2026 celebrates culture, community and city’s growing diversity Organized by the Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), this year's festival marked its largest edition to date, expanding its programming while highlighting Brampton's identity as one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities. The post Vibrant Brampton 2026 celebrates culture, community and city’s growing diversity appeared first on Canadian Immigrant. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Moving2Canada Should You Learn French for Express Entry? What I Tell My Clients ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

Immigration News Canada CBSA Raids International Students Protesting In Calgary Canada Border Services Agency officers descended on an international student protest site in Calgary on August 12, 2026, checking attendees’ immigration documents and summoning individuals without valid status to report to immigration offices. It is being reported that CBSA personnel arrived at the demonstration site in northeast Calgary where more than 1,000 international graduates, most… Read More »CBSA Raids International Students Protesting In Calgary The post CBSA Raids International... ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖

CIC News What is a cover letter for Canadian citizenship by descent applications and when you may need one, according to a lawyer If you are planning to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government, there is one document that can greatly help your case. A cover letter may not be listed in the document checklist, but there are some scenarios where submitting one is highly recommended. We asked Reena Sandhu, an immigration lawyer at \…\ The post What is a cover letter for Canadian citizenship by descent applications and when you may need one, according to a lawyer first appeared on CIC News. ➖ @canadaimmigrationnews ➖