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01/22/2024

CAP for study permits for 2024 and changes for spousal open WP and PGWP

International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened. Some institutions have significantly increased their intakes to drive revenues, and more s...

11/12/2023

10/10/2023

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html

Learn about the process to sponsor your parents and grandparents.

09/08/2023

Parents and Grandparents Program re-opens this fall

Due to the number of forms remaining in the pool of submissions from 2020, IRCC will send invitations to apply to randomly selected potential sponsors from that pool instead of opening a new interest to sponsor form

Parents and Grandparents Program re-opens this fall

05/31/2023

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates.

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in t...

05/26/2023

Family members from visa required countries who have submitted family class permanent residency (PR) applications can apply for Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) to join their sponsor in Canada.

Today, May 26th 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made an announcement about improvements to strengthen family class immigration in Canada.

05/04/2023

IRCC updates Express Entry proof of funds requirement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made an update to the proof of funds required for Express Entry candidates. The change, which was announced on IRCC’s website today, on May 2nd, was effective on April 25. Proof of funds amounts are updated yearly. IRCC bases the amount on 50...

03/17/2023

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent Starting April 6, 2023

Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth.

02/28/2023

Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years, until February 28, 2025.

Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years

02/24/2023

Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada

Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada

02/10/2023

Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

For decades, caregivers from abroad have played an invaluable role in supporting families in Canada. In recognizing their immense sacrifices, Canada has offered pathways to permanent residence in return.

02/08/2023

https://www.cicnews.com/2023/02/ircc-launches-application-tracker-for-express-entry-and-pnp-candidates-0233001.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20230208 .ph9v89

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers to four new categories. These status trackers will allow clients to monitor their application and stay informed on any updates regarding actions that may be required to keep th...

01/07/2023

Starting on January 30, 2023, IRCC expand eligibility to work in Canada to spouses and dependent children of most work permit holders at all skill levels.

Bringing your family with you to Canada when you have a work permit.

12/30/2022

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot 2023

In 2023 you’ll need to apply online for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilots. Create an account in the Permanent Residence portal to get ready.

10/13/2022

IRCC-Medical exemption temporary public policy

Temporary public policy to exempt certain foreign nationals from the immigration medical examination requirement

10/11/2022

Parents and grandparents update

Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country. Canada has an extremely generous family sponsorship program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents the option to bring their parents and gran...

10/07/2022

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/10/international-students-to-help-address-canadas-labour-shortage.html

09/28/2022

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Inland Enforcement Officers can now ask international students in Canada for proof that they are actively pursuing their studies and are in compliant with their study permit conditions.

IRCC update states that CBSA can now request international students in Canada to prove they are actively pursuing their studies.

09/26/2022

Starting October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation requirements will end for all travellers entering Canada whether by land, air or sea.

COVID-19 requirements for travel to and within Canada. Using ArriveCAN, testing, proof of vaccination, boarding flights.

08/25/2022

IRCC creates transition period for distance learning measures
Distance learning measures have been extended to August 31st, 2023

Transition period for distance learning measures

06/07/2022

Enhancements to the super visa program for parents and grandparents will help reunite families more easily and for longer

As we work to recover from the pandemic, the Government of Canada continues to prioritize family reunification so that we can attract, retain and integrate immigrants who contribute to the success of our country.

04/24/2022

New measures to address Canada’s labour shortage

As Canada continues to recover from the pandemic, employers are actively looking to fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions in all sectors across the country. Immigration is more important than ever to fuel Canada’s economy, as our strong economic growth is now outpacing our ability to find...

04/22/2022

IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC in early july

Open work permit to PGWP expiring b/w Jan 2022 to dec 2022

This is the news immigration candidates all over the world have been waiting for.

04/05/2022

Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to address labour shortages across Canada

Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway. In February 2022, Canada added 337,000 jobs, bringing our unemployment rate to 5.5% - the lowest since the start of the pandemic. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery is outpacing the ability of many employers to find workers...

04/01/2022

IRCC online processing times Tool

On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool.