Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with Immigration Minister Marc Miller, announced the 2025-2027 immigration targets, which will reduce both temporary and permanent resident admissions starting in 2025. This policy shift marks a significant departure from Canada’s previous post-pandemic approach, initially aimed at addressing labor shortages and stimulating economic growth. The decision has sparked...

Canada’s revised immigration targets for 2025-2027, which lower the anticipated permanent resident admissions, are bringing significant shifts, especially for Express Entry draws. With the government adjusting its targets from an ambitious 500,000 down to 395,000, many are left wondering: What will these changes mean for Express Entry draws and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)?...

Canada recently announced a temporary cap on international students, aiming to address housing shortages and rising rental costs in cities that host many foreign students. This change, though not yet specified in detail, could reduce the number of students entering Canada and is raising concerns across the country. International students contribute about CAD...

In Canada, long-term disability (LTD) claims go through a thorough and often rigorous evaluation process by insurance companies. These claims apply to individuals who must take extended leave from work due to illness or injury, requiring clear evidence to support the claim’s validity. As noted by experts at Affinity Lawyers, LTD claims can...

Today, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled the updated immigration levels plan for 2025-2027. Official statement from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller: Goals for Permanent Residency The targets for permanent residents are centered on strategies outlined in the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which include...

Canada is adjusting its targets for permanent resident admissions. In today’s release of the Immigration Levels Plan, the government has outlined the following reductions in permanent resident intake goals: The targets for economic immigration in 2025 have only decreased by 15%, from 272,000 to 232,000, with 40% of these immigrants expected to already...

Support for high immigration levels in Canada has dropped to its lowest point in 25 years, according to an annual report by the Environics Institute. This Canadian research agency gathers data on government, economic, and social issues, gauging public opinion through surveys. The 2024 findings show that six in 10 Canadians now feel...

Individuals interested in applying for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program must submit their applications by October 21. The 2024 application pool was opened by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last December. The IEC program allows young people from over 30 countries with Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada to obtain work permits....

Updated IRCC Processing Times: On October 8, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the latest monthly processing times for different citizenship and immigration applications. These updates are essential for applicants to remain informed, allowing them to better plan their immigration journeys and establish realistic expectations. Staying up-to-date with the latest IRCC updates...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised its staff guidelines concerning Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs), with the updates issued on October 3. The most notable changes affect the guidance for section R205(a) under Canadian Interests – Significant Benefit – Intra-company transferees. Additionally, IRCC has updated staff procedures for paragraphs R186(s) and R204(a), impacting...