Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently shared its updated processing times for immigration and citizenship applications. The monthly update was released on November 5, followed by the latest weekly update on November 13. Keeping up with IRCC’s processing times is vital for anyone navigating their immigration journey, especially with the growing backlogs...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued 400 invitations to apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 547, marking it as the highest CRS cutoff for CEC draws this year. This is...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently invited candidates to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw. In this draw, IRCC issued 733 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 812. Additionally, on...
Canada no longer automatically grants multiple-entry visas to visitors. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently revised its guidelines for immigration officers, imposing stricter criteria for issuing multiple-entry visas versus single-entry visas. Ultimately, IRCC officers can decide which type of visa a visitor will receive. This article explores the key factors these...
On October 24, Canada revealed its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027, introducing targets for temporary residents for the first time, including international students. Each year, Canada releases its Immigration Levels Plan to establish the number of permanent residents it intends to welcome, supporting economic growth, family reunification, and humanitarian obligations. The Immigration Levels...
As of November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially stopped accepting study permit applications through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Additionally, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) program for Nigerian applicants has also been discontinued. From now on, all study permit applications must follow the standard application process. The Student...
Canada has introduced changes to its visa policy, shifting from its previous practice of issuing long-term, multiple-entry visas. Under the updated policy, tourist visas with a validity of up to ten years will no longer be offered. Instead, immigration officers now have the flexibility to grant either single-entry or multiple-entry visas based on...
Canada has always been an attractive destination for international students, who come here for quality education and residency opportunities. But recent government policies have imposed restrictions on student visas, posing challenges to the country’s postsecondary institutions. In a recent announcement, Immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed that study permits would be reduced by 10%...
In November 2024, Ontario residents will receive two important benefit payments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). These payments are designed to support eligible residents, particularly low- and moderate-income households, in managing the increasing costs of daily essentials. With the rising cost...
The black market for LMIAs (Labour Market Impact Assessments) in Canada has been an ongoing issue, but it has now reached unprecedented levels. Following recent measures by the Canadian government aimed at lowering immigration targets and restricting temporary resident numbers, the demand for LMIA-backed jobs in Canada has skyrocketed. CBC’s investigative reports reveal...
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