Policy
Alberta Issues Invitations to Candidates in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Tech Occupations
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in various in-demand sectors.
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Staff reporter at The Visa Queue, covering Immigration.
Processing & backlogs
Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be processed. Applicants may face a dilemma when their grandparent's birth certificate, a crucial document, is delayed or missing.
Processing & backlogs
New Routes to Canadian Citizenship by Descent
Researching family history often assumes a Canadian ancestor was born in Canada. However, this is not the only way to have a Canadian link in a citizenship-by-descent case.
Living here
British Columbia Extends Registration Deadline for Time-Limited Permanent Residence Pathway
The province of British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative, a pathway to permanent residence for cleaners and security staff employed by a B.C. health authority.
Getting help
Canada Publishes Revised Distribution of Candidate Scores within the Express Entry Pool
The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3 and August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351-400 and 501-600 score bands.
Policy
Canada Invites Provincial Nominees to Apply for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, targeting candidates with provincial nominations.
Visa categories
Manitoba Issues 53 New Invitations for Skilled Workers Under Targeted Recruitment
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program released 53 invitations on August 13, focusing on candidates recruited through specific initiatives, bringing its 2026 draw total to 16 and raising the cumulative invitations to 4,875.
Processing & backlogs
Citizenship by Descent Claimants May Find Proof in Free Gazette Records
Applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent may find proof of their ancestor's naturalization in the Canada Gazette records, a free searchable database maintained by Library and Archives Canada.
Policy
Deciphering Quebec Baptism Records for Citizenship Claims
A guide to understanding Quebec parish baptism records, essential for citizenship by descent claims, without requiring French language skills.
Policy
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 208 Candidates in Provincial Immigration Draw
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.