Canada remains a preferred destination for immigrants worldwide, making it essential to stay informed about the current processing times for various immigration applications. Whether you’re pursuing citizenship, renewing a PR card, or applying for temporary residency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) frequently updates processing times to reflect their workload and efficiency. Here’s...
Starting December 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced higher fees for various temporary resident applications. The increases, which range from 2.80% to 4.69%, will affect those applying to restore their temporary resident status, re-enter Canada after being deemed inadmissible, or obtain temporary resident permits. Higher Fees Introduced for Temporary...
The Government of Canada has announced a temporary halt on new applications for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program from Groups of Five and community sponsors. This pause will take effect on November 29, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2025. The aim is to decrease the application backlog and improve...
Canada has long been viewed as a land of opportunity, attracting immigrants from around the globe with its promise of stability, prosperity, and a high quality of life. However, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years: a growing number of skilled immigrants, including those with permanent residency, are opting to leave the...
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has revealed intentions to initiate a new series of reforms designed to revamp the nation’s immigration and asylum frameworks. These anticipated modifications, set to be disclosed shortly, aim to tackle growing apprehensions regarding systemic inefficiencies, a rise in asylum requests, and difficulties associated with temporary work permits. Ongoing...
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller is considering a big change to the immigration system: removing the extra points given to permanent residency applicants with Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). Right now, the Express Entry system awards 50 points for an LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). For managerial jobs under TEER...
In a recent video message, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about the government’s plans to reform the country’s immigration system. These changes are focused on managing population growth and tackling ongoing issues like exploitation within the system. Trudeau explained the decision to reduce both permanent and temporary immigration levels over the next...
International students in Canada are now permitted to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during their academic terms. This update, confirmed by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller, officially took effect on November 15. Previously, the weekly work limit was set at 20 hours. In April 2024,...
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...
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