Caglar Aybas
Caglar Aybas is the founder and editor of Canadianow. He writes about Canadian immigration policy, benefit payments, and everyday life in Canada for newcomers, drawing on official IRCC, CRA, and provincial government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or a licensed immigration consultant -- for personalized legal advice, always consult a licensed professional.
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LMIA-exempt work permit for provincial nominees (T13): who can use it and what to prepare
Qualifying provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit Some people who already have a provincial nomination can ...
2 New Ontario-OINP Draws On Feb 18 Sent 1,404 Invitations For PR
Updated July 2026. On February 18, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a targeted draw sending 1,404 Invitations ...
IRCC updates Express Entry for 2026 – new targeted categories and a 1-year work experience minimum.
What IRCC officially confirmed (Feb 18, 2026) IRCC published a news release confirming the 2026 Express Entry categories and the ...
Latest February Processing Data: Faster Family Sponsorship, Higher Study and Work Permit Volumes
IRCC’s processing time estimates changed again in mid-February 2026. Some family sponsorship estimates improved, while several temporary residence estimates (especially ...
Canada’s 2026 Express Entry Categories: What Minister Diab Actually Announced
Updated July 2026. On February 18, 2026, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced Canada’s 2026 Express Entry category-based selection priorities ...
Canada’s Ukraine Emergency Visas: What IRCC Says About Staying After the War
Canada says Ukrainian emergency visa holders are expected to return after the war Canada’s immigration department says it still expects ...
Manitoba MPNP Issues 29 LAAs in February 12 Draw
Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first draw of the month on February 12, 2026 and issued 29 Letters ...
BC PNP issued 474 invitations in February 2026 back-to-back draws
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) posted new draw results showing 474 invitations issued over two draw dates (February ...
Canadians can travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days (from Feb 17, 2026)
China has announced a new visa-free entry policy for Canadian ordinary passport holders, starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The policy ...
Canada Is Prioritizing These Occupations for Faster Work Permit Processing
Canada is prioritizing certain “essential service” occupations for faster processing of employer-specific work permit applications. This is not a separate ...
