If you are a Canadian citizen, Registered Indian, or permanent resident of Canada, aged 18 or older, and wish to sponsor, use this application package to: To use this application package, the sponsored individual must meet one of the following criteria: Please note: Adopted children of Canadian citizens may qualify for Canadian citizenship....
In Canada, permanent residents (PR) share many of the same benefits as citizens, such as the right to live, work, study, and invest within the country. However, key differences exist between the two statuses. A permanent resident is an individual granted PR status through immigration, but they are not considered a citizen. Citizens...
On September 4, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated their processing times for various immigration applications. Keeping up with these changes is essential for applicants to plan their immigration journey effectively. By regularly checking the latest IRCC processing times, applicants can set realistic expectations and better prepare for their application process. These...
Canada is tightening its immigration policies as political tensions over immigration rise ahead of the federal election. Recent data shows a significant increase in the ratio of refused visitor visa applications compared to approvals in 2024, reaching the highest levels since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, in January, February, May, and...
In April 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed plans to raise the limit on off-campus work hours for international students to 24 hours per week starting this fall. Key details have yet to be disclosed, leaving students, educational institutions, and employers uncertain about the changes. September marks the start of both the fall...
Ottawa, August 29, 2024— Effective April 1, 2025, expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid. Asylum claimants can renew an expired RPCD or replace one that is lost, destroyed, or stolen by using the web form provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Detailed information and step-by-step instructions...
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest data on the immigration application backlog as of August 29, 2024. The report highlights a record 2,364,700 citizenship, immigration, and visa applications under processing as of July 31, with the data reflecting a month’s delay. Significantly, the backlog—applications exceeding the normal IRCC...
In an interview with CTV News on August 26, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller revealed that he is considering changes to Canada’s permanent immigration levels. Miller mentioned that he is “exploring a variety of options” to manage permanent immigration and emphasized that any adjustments would be “substantial” rather than merely...
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...
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