British Columbia has conducted one of its most significant Provincial Nominee Program selection rounds of 2026, issuing 602 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to candidates considered capable of making a strong economic contribution to the province. The invitations were issued by the British Columbia PNP Draw (BCPNP) on August [...]
Canada’s latest immigration statistics provide an important snapshot of how permanent resident admissions are progressing in 2026. According to Canada PR Admissions 2026: IRCC Mid-Year Update, 155,800 people became permanent residents under Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan between January 1 and June 30, 2026. Canada’s planned permanent resident admissions target for [...]
Canada’s immigration system continues to create new opportunities for skilled workers, families, and international professionals. The latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations has once again opened the door for thousands of aspiring immigrants looking to make Canada their permanent home. If you’ve recently searched for Canada Immigration Lawyer [...]
A practical, lawyer-approved survival guide that helps international students navigate Calgary’s housing market, banking system, transportation network, grocery options, and legal landscape — so you spend less, stress less, and settle in faster from day one. Hacks to Save Time and Money in Calgary as Student Moving to Calgary as [...]
Canada’s federal government has launched one of the most ambitious immigration reforms in the country’s history. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly unveiled national strategy — AI for All — Canada is committing to process work permits for artificial intelligence professionals in 20 business days or less, a dramatic improvement [...]
The University of Toronto has once again proven why it is regarded as one of the most influential academic institutions in the world. In the newly released Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026 Global 2,000 list, Canada’s flagship university secured fourth place worldwide for academic research, placing ahead of [...]
By Zeesean Sheikh | Immigration Lawyer at Prestige Law | Published: June 11, 2026 | Updated: June 2026 Quebec Extends WP to Spouses of PR Applicants In a landmark move that signals Quebec’s commitment to welcoming skilled newcomers and supporting family unity, the province has formally extended special open work [...]
The Moment You Hit “Submit” — A Journey Begins You have spent weeks gathering documents, filling out forms, and double-checking every detail. You finally click “Submit” on your Canadian study permit application — and then, silence. No instant answer. No confirmation beyond an acknowledgement email. Just a waiting period that [...]
Understanding Canada’s Growing Work Permit Processing Delays in 2026 Canada remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and families seeking new opportunities. Every year, hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals submit applications for temporary work permits to begin employment in sectors such as [...]
What Families Need to Know in 2026 Effective May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a landmark exemption that expands spousal open work permit (SOWP) access for the spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare professionals working in Quebec — waiving the 16-month validity requirement [...]