The Canadian federal government has announced an increase in the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). For 2025, the government will process up to 25,000 sponsorship applications. These will include applications from both the 2024 and 2025 intake periods, as per Ministerial Instructions published in the...
The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. As of February 28, the total number of applications in the backlog stood at 821,200, marking a notable reduction from 892,100 the previous month— a decrease of 7.95%. This marks the third consecutive month that the backlog...
This week, both British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia specifically targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have either launched a new business or purchased an existing one within the province. Invitations were issued under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw focused on French language proficiency, the department issued 7,500 ITAs. To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379 and...
If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is about to expire, there are alternative ways to legally stay and work in Canada. This article outlines the various work permit options available, depending on your specific situation. Summary: Situation Work Permit Type Key Eligibility Criteria Any foreign national Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit –...
Canada, long known as a prime destination for international students, workers, and visitors, has taken a dramatic turn in its immigration policies. In 2024, the country rejected an unprecedented 2,359,157 temporary resident applications—50% of all submissions—marking a sharp increase from the 35% refusal rate in 2023. This shift, driven by stricter visa regulations,...
Applying for a visitor visa to Canada may seem straightforward, but approval is not guaranteed. In fact, 2024 saw a sharp rise in visa rejections, partly due to changes in the Canada visitor visa guidelines. If you are considering applying for a Canadian visitor visa, it’s crucial to understand the factors that could...
Recently, panic spread across the internet when Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced unexpected “text changes” to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility rules on its website. Students were left fearing that their dreams of working in Canada after graduation might be slipping away. But don’t worry—IRCC has now clarified the...
Mark Carney, Canada’s New Prime Minister, Announces Cabinet Changes Ahead of 2025 Election, Including Immigration Minister Shuffle Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has revealed his cabinet lineup in preparation for the 2025 federal election, which includes a reshuffling of the immigration ministry. Rachel Bendayan, the Member of Parliament for Outremont, Quebec, has...
On March 13, 2025, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced temporary measures to grant citizenship to “lost Canadians.” Additionally, Miller stated that the government would seek a 12-month extension to preserve the current “first-generation limit” on Canadian citizenship by descent. This move comes in response to delays in passing...
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