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Alternative PR Strategy: Engineering Your 2026 TR-to-PR Transition
Alternative PR Strategy: Engineering Your 2026 TR-to-PR Transition. This 33,000-cap program is a critical alternative to Express Entry.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
6 days ago1 min read


Bill C-12 Update: Senate retains mass cancellation powers and refugee bars.
I previously promised an update on whether the Senate would strip the "mass cancellation" and restrictive asylum powers from Bill C-12. As of late February 2026, despite a push to remove these sections, the primary Senate committee retains mass cancellation powers and refugee bars of the Bill C-12.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 272 min read


Bill C-12 Update: Senate Committee Recommends Stripping "Mass Cancellation" Powers.
The committee has recommended the complete deletion of Parts 5 through 8 of the Bill C-12. If the Senate adopts these recommendations, it would protect the "predictability" of the Canadian immigration system.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 252 min read


I am a professional. What is my strategy to immigrate in Canada in 2026 via Express Entry?
Reading through all these updates for Express Entry for 2026, you might be thinking: "I'm working hard to learn English or French, and I want to use that to finally make the move." The ultimate goal is clear - living and working in Canada.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 194 min read


Проблема CUAET: что ждет украинцев в Канаде?
Проблема CUAET: что ждет украинцев в Канаде? Реалии временного статуса CUAET. Возможные решения и дальнейшие действия.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 183 min read


The CUAET Dilemma: What’s Next for Ukrainians in Canada?
also available in Russian After nearly four years, the status of the approximately 300,000 Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) remains unresolved. While the program provided a vital lifeline for war escapees, transitioning from temporary status to permanent residency (PR) is becoming increasingly less achievable and pathways hard to navigate for those CUAET-holders, who does not have close relatives permanently living in
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 173 min read


Falling CRS scores are opening doors for PR: The "Great Cooling" and What It Means for You.
Falling CRS scores is opening doors for thousands of candidates who were previously locked out by record-high score requirements.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 122 min read


IRCC processing times: February 2026
A quick update on IRCC processing times in February 2026
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Feb 31 min read


IRCC processing times: January 2026
The reality is that processing times for programs like the AIP (33 months) and PGP (37 months) remain extremely long. In today’s environment of persistent IRCC delays, these timelines continue to jeopardize the legal status of many applicants currently in Canada.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Jan 212 min read


Canada Extends Temporary Resident Access for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
Ottawa – January 16, 2026 The Government of Canada has announced new measures to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have applied for permanent residence through the family reunification pathway . These measures provide stability and legal status to applicants while they await a final decision on their permanent residence (PR) applications. Extended Access to Permits Eligible individuals now have until March 31, 2027 , to apply for the following from with
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Jan 161 min read


The "New Era" of Canadian Immigration Begins Today
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, the rules for moving to or staying in Canada have officially shifted. If you are planning your next move, the "business as usual" approach from 2024 or 2025 will no longer work. We are officially in the "New Era" of Canadian Immigration. Here are the three most critical changes that took effect on January 1, 2026 : 1. The "In-Canada" Priority The government has officially pivoted to a "domestic draw" strategy. The Goal: To reduce the to
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Jan 22 min read


Canada’s 2026 IEC Season is Officially Open: How to Apply for Your Work Permit
Great news for young travelers and professionals: the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2026 season has officially launched.
Yury Vilin, RCIC
Dec 24, 20252 min read
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