Preliminary data show 5.3 million international arrivals by air and automobile in September 2026, up 9.5% from September 2025. The headline total combines returning Canadian residents with visitors who live in the United States and other countries. It is therefore a travel activity measure, not a count of immigrants or new permanent residents. The figures...
PERM labor certification is a major step in many employer-sponsored U.S. green card cases. In October 2026, federal action restricting participation by several large technology and outsourcing employers raised urgent questions for H-1B workers. A company-level suspension can disrupt new or pending sponsorship steps, but it does not automatically cancel a worker’s H-1B status or...
Canada has held another Canada Express Entry CEC draw, inviting 2,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The October 15, 2026 round targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with a minimum CRS score of 519. The result is significant for temporary residents and foreign workers already building qualifying Canadian work experience. Rather than...
The Canada Border Services Agency announced on October 9 that revised hours at 26 land ports of entry will begin November 1, 2026 and remain in effect until March 14, 2027. The changes cover four crossings in Alberta, nine in British Columbia and thirteen in Manitoba. Travellers should check the current schedule before setting out....
Four studies published in September 2026 examined whether Express Entry selects people who achieve strong labour market results after admission. Using the Longitudinal Immigration Database and linked 2021 Census data, researchers compared Express Entry immigrants with other economic immigrants and examined employment, earnings, wages and occupational mobility. The findings concern roughly the first five to...
Earning $80,000 or more in a single year within the past five years now adds 10 points to your Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Expression of Interest score. The OINP made the change effective October 5, 2026. A Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment verifies the income. Existing profiles updated automatically, so you do not need...
As of October 6, 2026, the BC PNP Skills Immigration pool held 7,695 registered candidates. Most sit in the middle ranges, with 1,444 scoring 90 to 99 and 1,426 scoring 100 to 109. Only 1,057 candidates have 120 points or more, and nine have 150 or higher. Your chances depend on your score and your...
The BC PNP draw in October 2026 focused on four occupation groups linked to British Columbia’s workforce needs. On October eight, the province invited early childhood educators, candidates in priority health care occupations, workers in priority construction occupations and candidates in veterinary care occupations. The rounds issued up to 288 invitations, with minimum scores ranging...
As of October 7, 2026, ESDC reports average LMIA processing times of 9 business days for the Global Talent Stream, 22 for Agricultural, 7 for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, 79 for Permanent Resident, 98 for High wage and 82 for Low wage. Times are monthly averages and start once your application is complete. Employers...
