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If you were invited today, you have 60 days to submit a complete e-APR. IRCC ran a Canadian Experience Class round on May 27, 2026, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply with a minimum CRS of 518. The official tie-break for this Express Entry CEC draw is April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC. If your profile sat at 518 and you created or updated it after that time, you likely did not receive an ITA. If you are feeling excited and a bit anxious, that is normal. An ITA is not an approval

Knowing how to extend your permanent resident card in Canada comes down to one core rule: apply online through IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal while you are physically inside Canada. The process requires proof of residency, a $50 fee, and takes around two to four months. IRCC uses the term "renew" rather than "extend," but the process is the same. The steps at a glance: Confirm you are physically in Canada on the day of submission Log in to the IRCC Permanent Residence Port

A person can have an approved Canadian visa and still be unable to travel if their immigration document is suspended under the new public-health measures. On May 26, 2026, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced temporary border measures in response to an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and increasing risks in Uganda and South Sudan. The immigration part of the announcement is the part many families, workers, students, and employers may mis

A permanent resident of Canada can work in the USA, but not through the TN visa. TN status under USMCA is restricted to Canadian and Mexican citizens only, not permanent residents. If you hold a Canadian PR card but have not yet obtained Canadian citizenship, you need separate US work authorization to legally work south of the border. Why the TN Visa Is Not Available to Canadian Permanent Residents The TN visa is one of the most convenient work pathways for professionals cros