The temporary public policy aimed at providing permanent residency to out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been extended. The policy will now remain in effect until December 31, 2024, or until it reaches the maximum of 1,000 applications, whichever comes first. Initially launched on January 2, 2020, this program...
Starting September 3rd, Quebec will suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Montréal for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD, the median hourly wage in the province. This measure, approved by the Canadian federal government, is expected to last for six months. Quebec Premier François Legault and Immigration...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the deadline for participants in the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program to apply for work permits. CUAET participants currently in Canada as temporary residents now have until March 31, 2025, to apply for an open work permit. However, unlike previous CUAET measures,...
After two months of increasing immigration to Canada, the number of new permanent residents slightly declined in June. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 44,540 new permanent residents arrived in June, a 4.9% decrease from May. Even with this drop, Canada is still on pace to have...
To apply for a study permit, you will need the following documents: Additionally, you might need: Proof of acceptance Letter of Acceptance Your school must provide you with a letter of acceptance (LOA). Include the original or electronic copy of this letter with your study permit application. Post-secondary Students Your school will be...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) to create a new permanent economic immigration category for workers with experience and training at Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4 and 5. The department states that this pathway would “support the modernization...
Immigration to a new country can be exciting but financially demanding, with expenses including application fees, living costs, travel, and application fees. Quick cash raising is crucial for successful immigration. For Hungary-based gamblers seeking bonuses, online casinos can be a valuable source of income. Ways to earn Freelancing is a quick and flexible...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selects Canadian sponsors for their older loved ones through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The selection process is based on a lottery system, with the department sending out invitation to apply (ITA) letters to potential sponsors. For the 2024 intake, IRCC sent out 35,700 ITA letters,...
Canada’s immigration backlog has increased to 2,292,400 applications, up from 2,220,000 in the previous month. As of June 30, 2024, 936,600 applications were in the backlog, this is a rise of 6.62% when compared to the data as of May 31,2024.The system is also grappling with a significant backlog of temporary residency applications,...
News release On July 22, 2024, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record, posing threats to health, safety, and economic stability. The country’s climate is warming twice as fast as the global average, increasing the severity of heat waves and the risks of drought. The Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting those...
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