Canadianow
Canadianow is an independent informational platform about Canada immigration and life in Canada. This category is a general hub for site-wide content that does not belong to one specific program or province.
Use this category for:
– Site announcements and editorial notes
– How to use Canadianow guides and categories
– General immigration policy / processing navigation posts (when not program-specific)
– Reference pages that link readers to official government sources
Important: Canadianow does not sell immigration services and does not promise outcomes. Immigration rules can change, and every case is different. Always confirm key requirements and application steps on official government websites before making decisions.
IRCC main (Immigration and citizenship):
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
IRCC — Express Entry:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html
IRCC — Provincial nominees:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html
IRCC — Work permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html
IRCC — Study permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
IRCC — Visit Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html
IRCC — Settling in Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada.html
IRCC — Check processing times:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
300,000+ Work Permits Set To Expire By End Of March 2026: What Happens Now?
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New Express Entry Draw On March 4 Just Sent 5,500 PR Invitations (CRS 397)
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Latest Express Entry Draw On March 3 Sent 4,000 PR Invitations
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CRS cut-off score hovers near two-year low in latest Canadian Experience Class draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently invited 4,000 candidates through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting the Canadian Experience ...
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Over 5,000 Express Entry candidates invited at lowest cut-off score in the past year
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A quiet change has reshaped Express Entry’s skilled trades category
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