Ann Arbour Consultants Inc.

Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. Global Recruitment and Immigration In 2001.

Driven by Sharmila Perera’s journey in immigrating to Canada and the hardships she faced, she founded Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. For over two decades, her mission has been to navigate complex immigration pathways for businesses and individuals, ensuring a near-perfect success rate. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored immigration and global talent solutions, particularly in industries such

as hospitality, construction, and healthcare, where we've established robust partnerships with Canadian corporations and a reputation for excellence. Contact us at info(at)annarbour(dot)com if you're:
* A Canadian company who wish to collaborate with Ann Arbour in order to recruit and immigrate talented employees locally and globally.
* A skilled foreign professional looking to apply for a Canadian work permit with the aim of immigrating with your family.
* Looking to immigrate to Canada for Permanent Residency.
* Currently in Canada and would like to apply for a renewal of work permits, New work placements, PR, or citizenship.
* A foreign worker/student affected by recent regulations, unable to return home for safety concerns, and willing to apply for refugee status.
* A foreign worker/student affected by recent regulations and wants to apply for PR under H&C, unable to qualify through the regular pathway.

Introducing Ann Arbour Academy and the Career Integration ProgramWhat does it really take to build a successful career i...
09/02/2026

Introducing Ann Arbour Academy and the Career Integration Program

What does it really take to build a successful career in Canada today?

Watch this video to find out 👉 https://youtu.be/JVibhsSRg_g

🇨🇦 MORE AMERICANS ARE SEEKING PROOF OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIPDespite growing Canada–U.S. trade tensions, interest in Canad...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 MORE AMERICANS ARE SEEKING PROOF OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP

Despite growing Canada–U.S. trade tensions, interest in Canadian citizenship among Americans continues to rise. Following changes to Canada’s citizenship law in December 2025, many people with a Canadian parent, grandparent, great-grandparent or even an earlier Canadian ancestor may now have a potential citizenship-by-descent claim.

Demand has surged significantly—the number of people waiting for proof-of-citizenship applications to be processed increased from 70,400 in May to 121,800 in August 2026.

💭 In my perspective as a Licensed Immigration Consultant, If you have Canadian ancestry, this is a good time to investigate your family history. Eligibility depends on establishing the correct citizenship connection and providing documentation across generations, so understanding your status before applying is important.

Your Canadian roots could be more significant than you realize.

🇨🇦 STUDYING IN CANADA? YOUR PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION MAY QUALIFY FOR URGENT PROCESSINGIRCC allows certain people...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 STUDYING IN CANADA? YOUR PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION MAY QUALIFY FOR URGENT PROCESSING

IRCC allows certain people who need a Canadian citizenship certificate for education purposes to request urgent processing. This could be particularly valuable for individuals who may already be Canadian citizens by descent and are planning to attend a Canadian school, college or university.

Applicants need to actively request urgent processing and provide supporting evidence, such as an explanation of the urgency and documentation from the Canadian educational institution. Approval is assessed individually and faster processing is not guaranteed.

If you may have a claim to Canadian citizenship through your family history and are considering studying in Canada, it is worth exploring your citizenship status early. The right documentation and timing could make a significant difference—especially when education deadlines are involved.

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY POOL UPDATE — COMPETITION IS GROWING AT THE TOPIRCC’s latest Express Entry figures show 226,673 candida...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY POOL UPDATE — COMPETITION IS GROWING AT THE TOP

IRCC’s latest Express Entry figures show 226,673 candidates in the pool as of August 30, 2026. While the total pool decreased by only 186 profiles, the number of candidates with higher CRS scores increased.

Most notably, the 501–600 CRS range grew by 885 candidates, reaching 19,542. Meanwhile, the 351–400 range saw a significant decrease of 1,776 profiles.

💭 In my perspective as a Licensed Immigration Consultant, these numbers show why candidates should not focus only on waiting for CRS cut-offs to fall. With competition increasing among higher-scoring profiles, it is important to look at every opportunity to strengthen your score—including language results, Canadian experience, provincial nomination and eligibility for category-based draws.

A strong Express Entry strategy is about more than simply entering the pool—it’s about making your profile as competitive as possible.

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE — 2,000 CEC CANDIDATES INVITEDIRCC has held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry ...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE — 2,000 CEC CANDIDATES INVITED

IRCC has held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw on September 1, 2026, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The CRS cut-off was 521.

This is the 15th CEC draw of 2026, reinforcing IRCC’s continued focus on candidates who already have Canadian work experience. So far this year, 51,250 ITAs have been issued through CEC draws alone.

For candidates currently working in Canada, keeping your Express Entry profile updated and looking for every opportunity to strengthen your CRS score remains important.

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE — PROVINCIAL NOMINEES INVITED FOR PRIRCC has held another Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Expre...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE — PROVINCIAL NOMINEES INVITED FOR PR

IRCC has held another Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw, issuing 562 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence on August 31, 2026.

The CRS cut-off was 697, which is 63 points lower than the previous PNP draw and the lowest PNP cut-off of 2026 so far.

This latest draw highlights the continued importance of provincial nomination as a pathway to Canadian permanent residence, particularly for candidates whose skills and experience match provincial labour-market needs.

🇨🇦 CANADA EXTENDS EBOLA-RELATED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSCanada has extended temporary travel and immigration measures related...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 CANADA EXTENDS EBOLA-RELATED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

Canada has extended temporary travel and immigration measures related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak until September 28, 2026.

Foreign nationals who have travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days will continue to be barred from entering Canada. Immigration documents also remain suspended for residents of the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, preventing affected individuals from travelling to Canada while the suspension is in effect.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents with recent travel to affected regions may still enter Canada, but are subject to health assessments and, depending on their condition, quarantine or isolation requirements.

Anyone whose travel or immigration plans may be affected should stay updated, as these are temporary public-health measures that may change as the situation develops.

🇨🇦 CANADA INCREASES PROOF OF FUNDS FOR STUDY PERMITSStarting September 1, 2026, international students applying for a Ca...
09/01/2026

🇨🇦 CANADA INCREASES PROOF OF FUNDS FOR STUDY PERMITS

Starting September 1, 2026, international students applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec will need to demonstrate higher financial resources.

For a single applicant, the required amount for living expenses has increased from $22,895 to $23,448 per year. This is in addition to first-year tuition and transportation costs. Requirements increase further when accompanying family members are included.

Importantly, IRCC is also paying closer attention to the source and availability of applicants’ funds, making clear and credible financial documentation increasingly important.

If you are planning to study in Canada, financial preparation should now be an important part of your application strategy from the very beginning.

🇨🇦 LANGUAGE SKILLS COULD MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN ONTARIO’S NEW IMMIGRATION STREAMOntario’s new Workforce Priority Stre...
08/31/2026

🇨🇦 LANGUAGE SKILLS COULD MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN ONTARIO’S NEW IMMIGRATION STREAM

Ontario’s new Workforce Priority Stream awards candidates points based on their official language ability—and stronger results can significantly improve an EOI score.

Candidates can receive up to 15 points based on their lowest CLB score across reading, writing, listening and speaking. An additional 10 points may be available for candidates who demonstrate proficiency in both English and French at CLB 6 or higher in all four abilities.

💭 In my perspective as a Licensed Immigration Consultant, language is one area of your immigration profile that you can actively work to improve. While factors such as your occupation, wage or work location may be harder to change, improving your language score could potentially strengthen your overall ranking. Preparing early—and retaking a language test when appropriate—could make a meaningful difference.

Remember, language is only one part of the overall OWPS scoring system, and a higher language score does not guarantee an invitation.

🇨🇦 IRCC SIMPLIFIES PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONIRCC has removed the requirement to provide grandparents’ marriage de...
08/31/2026

🇨🇦 IRCC SIMPLIFIES PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION

IRCC has removed the requirement to provide grandparents’ marriage details from the CIT-0001 application for proof of Canadian citizenship. The change was made shortly after a dedicated section requesting these details was added to the form.

However, this doesn’t mean grandparents’ marriage records are no longer important. IRCC officers can still request additional documents, and a marriage certificate may be essential when proving family connections—particularly where surnames changed through marriage.

If you downloaded the CIT-0001 form on August 25 or 26, CIC News recommends downloading a fresh copy before submitting, as those versions may still contain the old marriage fields.

For citizenship-by-descent applications, documentation remains extremely important. A small change to the form doesn’t remove the need to establish a clear family connection across generations.

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