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Understanding Stricter Requirements for Temporary Resident Applications
Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) has become more challenging due to new documentation requirements introduced by IRCC. These changes focus on stronger proof of ties to your home country and enhanced financial evidence. What You Need to Know Stricter...
Fee Increases for Canadian Immigration Applications
Effective January 2025, IRCC has implemented fee increases across several immigration categories, including Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), work permits, and study permits. Understanding these changes is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. Key Changes You Should Know...
Navigating the Latest Updates to Express Entry
Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone significant changes, including higher CRS score cutoffs and updated eligibility criteria for certain NOC codes. These changes directly impact the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. Key...
Learn How We Can Help You Avoid Unnecessary Delays
Understanding the Changes to Spousal Sponsorship Processing Times Starting January 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the processing time for inside-Canada spousal sponsorship applications from 12 months to 24 months. This...
Work Hours for International Students in Canada
Canada has introduced notable updates to its international student policies, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 15. These changes aim to balance educational priorities with work opportunities, focusing on revised work...
Four provinces offer financial incentives to attract skilled healthcare immigrants
Canada is actively seeking to bolster its economy and workforce by attracting skilled individuals. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented measures to address urgent shortages in healthcare, several provinces are employing financial...
IRCC Shares Projections for Future Departures of Work and Study Permit Holders
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates that by the end of this year, over half a million Non-permanent Residents (NPRs) will either leave Canada or transition to permanent residence (PR) status. NPRs include those holding temporary visas,...
Canada Announces New Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveils the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. This plan outlines the target number of permanent residents Canada will accept annually over the next three years. The plan significantly impacts Canada's population...
News release: Canada Tightens Temporary Foreign Worker Program, effective November 8, 2024
The Canadian government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, aimed at protecting the domestic labor market and preventing abuse of the system. Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming to Canada...
Important Changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program
Effective November 1, 2024, the Canadian government is introducing significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. These changes aim to align the program more closely with the country's labor market needs and ensure that international students...
IRCC Tightens the Reins on Intra-Company Transferees
Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has recently adjusted its guidelines for Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs), effective October 3. These changes aim to restrict the ease with which employers can secure work permits for their foreign employees under...
Canada’s New Study Permit Pilot Project: A Streamlined Path for Rejected Applications
The Canadian Federal Court has introduced a groundbreaking pilot project designed to expedite the review process for rejected study permit applications. This initiative, launched in October, aims to alleviate the prolonged wait times that international students often...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Implements New Expression of Interest System
The Government of Alberta has introduced a major update to its AAIP, effective September 30, 2024. This update involves a shift to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for individuals seeking nomination under the program's worker streams. How the New System Works...
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