As Canada embarks on its immigration goals for 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has resumed Express Entry draws following a slower December. With the start of the year, the department is taking steps to meet its landing target, continuing to emphasize certain candidate groups, including those in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and individuals […]
Read MoreIn 2025, Quebec’s immigration policies are undergoing significant transformations. These adjustments, especially in programs such as the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), family sponsorships, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), will have broad implications for both prospective immigrants and individuals currently navigating the immigration process. This article provides a comprehensive […]
Read MoreCanada has begun the new year with its first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, issuing 1,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 542. This CEC draw is the second of the week, following a Provincial Nominee Program […]
Read MoreThe federal government of Canada will not meet the revised deadline to amend the controversial second-generation cut-off provision of the Citizenship Act. As a result, those who may be eligible for Canadian citizenship under this provision will face further delays. In light of recent developments, the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, has prorogued Parliament […]
Read MoreApplying for a visitor visa to Canada may seem like a routine procedure, but it’s far from guaranteed that you’ll be approved. According to recent data, Canada has seen a significant rise in visitor visa rejections in 2024. This comes amid changes to the validity periods for Canadian visitor visas. Whether you’re applying for the […]
Read MoreThe first Express Entry draw of 2025 has taken place, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 471 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks a significant step in Canada’s ongoing efforts to manage its immigration system and address critical workforce shortages in various sectors, particularly in […]
Read MoreCanada is set to introduce an innovative new category under its Express Entry immigration system in 2025, which will focus on addressing the pressing labour shortages in the education sector. This change follows consultations carried out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2024. As part of these updates, the country will introduce an […]
Read MoreIn a notable shift, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made strides in reducing its backlog of immigration applications. As of November 30, the backlog stood at 1,006,500 applications, a significant reduction from the 1,056,100 recorded at the end of October. This 4.7% drop in just one month marks a promising trend toward […]
Read MoreThe Canadian government has announced that it will not accept any new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025. This decision comes as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to adjust its immigration strategy, limiting the number of permanent residency applications it will process in the coming year. While the PGP […]
Read MoreTable of Contents: Introduction to the New Fee Structure Details on Removal Fees Why the New Fee Framework? Impact on Individuals Facing Removal Timeline and Implementation Conclusion 1. Introduction to the New Fee Structure The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has introduced a significant update to its removal process for foreign nationals deemed inadmissible to […]
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