Hello all! My girlfriend and I are looking to move to Canada from Scotland (im a welder, she’s a doctor) I’ve been doing my research and I have a lot of info, but what I’d like to know is how my british brothers and sisters get on in Canada (or Canadians all help is welcome), was it harder or easier to move than it’s made out to be?, what difficulties you faced personally when moving, and if your in either of our trades how does it differ over there?

Thank you! Appreciate the help 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

Hey everyone,

I wanted to get your opinion/help on applying for Canada Visitor Visa from India.

A little about myself, I'm 26M, single, working with United Airlines for 3 years now. I have a friend on a student VISA in Canada who I wish to travel and explore Canada with. I have a stable income and currently hold 4500 CAD (~3 Lakh INR) in my bank account and have held it for approx 6-7 months. I recently travelled to Japan for 8 days and that's my only international trip. I have a US Visa (B1) Refusal in Aug 2025.

My questions:

1. Do I apply for Canadian Visitor VISA now or wait till I get a US Visa(hoping) later this year?

2. That being said, what are my chances if I apply right now? Without US Visa. I wanted to be in Canada for Halloween.

3. Do I mention, in the cover letter, that I have a friend in Canada? I don't see a reason why I should, because he can't send an invite letter. Thoughts?

Looking forward to your responses.

Thanks folks!

Hey guys! Me again!

I was finally able to study last weekend and decided to appear for the exam on Monday (June 29).. cleared it in one attempt, (19/20). Took a screenshot of the page and am now waiting for the next step.

Question: when do I see the test results updated? Background is completed, everything else apart from oath ceremony is in progress.

I completed the exam in like 10-15ish minutes, did not look anywhere else, probably read the question a bit but that’s how I usually read questions.

The wait is kinda suspenseful and I was wondering what’s the average timeline to see updates after the exam!

TIA!

Hi guys.
I called IRCC today and here are my updates:

CEC Inland
Feb AOR, Biometrics completed on April 30:
Medical passed
Criminality passed
Background check in progress
Security Not started
ELIGIBILITY : REVIEW REQUIRED

Am I in trouble? I’m so scared of refusal.
I have a lawyer that checked my letters and I also review with ChatGPT, my duties and responsibilities match the NOC 21200 Architects and this is the NOC I had picked because I have a masters degree from Canada in architecture and I’ve been working for almost 3 years as an architectural designer. But, I’m scared that an officer would refuse my application because I’m not licensed yet.

Any insights? I appreciate any opinions because I don’t know what to expect with review required in my eligibility.

Thanks!

I have a question. I have foreign work experience with my EE profile submitted. My work experience started on Aug 28, 2023. I am working right now as well. So, will my CRS points for 3-year work experience increase on the exact date by the system, or will I get those extra points at the beginning of the 36th month only? I am asking because each week is crucial for EE draws. Anyone having personal experience with this? Thank you for your help. :)

Draw Date: June 25, 2026 | Draw Number: 34th of 2026 | Draw Type: Healthcare and Social Services | Source: IRCC / CIC News

What Happened?

IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a draw targeting Healthcare and Social Services candidates.

This is Canada's second Healthcare and Social Services draw of 2026 with a higher CRS cut-off of 475 compared to 467 in the first draw held February 20. The CRS score rise signals a slightly more competitive pool, but the category remains significantly more accessible than general CEC draws sitting in the 500s.

Draw at a Glance

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Who Qualifies? - Eligible Healthcare & Social Services NOC Codes

Overall, Express Entry draws held in 2026 to date have mostly focused on candidates already in Canada, specifically those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations. Healthcare and Social Services is one of IRCC's designated category-based draw streams, eligible NOC codes include:

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CRS Score Trend - Healthcare Draws 2026

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The CRS cut-off rose by 8 points between draws, modest but worth noting for candidates sitting just below the threshold.

Full 2026 Express Entry Draw History

Today's draw marks the 34th Express Entry selection round of the year.

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2026 Express Entry Draws by Type - Full Summary

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Key Pattern to Note for BC Healthcare Workers

Two Healthcare draws in 2026. Both issued 4,000 ITAs each. That's 8,000 healthcare and social services workers invited to apply for Canadian PR in just one year - a clear signal of where federal immigration priorities sit.

If you're a nurse, social worker, early childhood educator, or healthcare support worker already in Canada with a valid Express Entry profile, your pathway to PR has never been more active.

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What Just Happened?

On June 24, 2026, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has paused all new citizenship-by-descent approvals and is actively reviewing the files of individuals who have already been granted citizenship under the updated law.

This is a significant escalation from the earlier surrender letters issued June 13. The freeze now affects every pending application, not just previously approved files.

What the Minister Said

Minister Diab told reporters: "Those that are deemed to be okay are being told they're fine. We are taking it seriously, and we will review it and take the time that we need, ensuring that we will be clear with Canadians."

She also confirmed she had instructed the department to investigate the moment she became aware something was wrong but did not specify what triggered the error.

Current Status Snapshot

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What Triggered the Pause?

A journalist pressed Minister Diab on whether the review was triggered by an error involving AI, advanced analytics tools, or a mistake by an individual officer. The minister did not answer the direct question about what caused the government to demand that approved citizens hand back their certificates.

The root cause remains officially unconfirmed as of June 24, 2026.

Who Is Affected?

Those who have already been granted Canadian citizenship under Canada's new citizenship-by-descent law will continue to have their status and can continue to work while their application is reviewed.

The freeze primarily impacts:

• New applicants -> all approvals are on hold indefinitely
• Already-approved holders -> certificates under file review (surrender letters issued June 13)
• Americans with Canadian lineage -> the largest demographic affected, following a surge in Bill C-3 applications from February–March 2026

Good News: Some Certificates Already Being Returned

Canada has already begun returning some certificates as of this week. Revalidation letters sent by the department state that a review of the documents filed is complete, that there is sufficient evidence to support the claim, and that the person is entitled to hold a certificate.

Critically: Canadians who received revalidation letters report not having submitted any additional evidence after receiving their surrender letters suggesting the government reviewed their file with information already on hand.

New Documentation Standards Now in Effect

Following the review, Canada's citizenship department has issued new guidance on what it expects as proof of Canadian lineage from people applying for citizenship by descent, raising the accepted documentary standard.

Key change: documents proving your line of descent must now come from the original source authority - meaning official civil registries, vital statistics offices, archives, courts, or churches. Genealogy platform printouts (e.g., Ancestry.com) are no longer considered sufficient.

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Background: How We Got Here

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As of June 24, there are 82,000 applications in the queue, pushing the expected processing time for incoming applications up to 15 months.

Key Takeaway for Applicants in BC

This is the most significant citizenship-by-descent development since Bill C-3 took effect. If you have a pending application, an approved certificate under review, or were planning to apply, the rules and timelines have materially changed as of this week.