Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new processing time updates, effective April 1, 2025, showcasing faster timelines for visas, permanent residency (PR), and citizenship applications. Whether you’re applying for a Canadian visa, PR, or citizenship, these updates could impact your plans. Here’s a breakdown of the latest IRCC processing times...
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Canada as home care workers can now access full details regarding these programs. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Check Your Eligibility for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP) is now officially divided into two distinct pilot programs: As previously...
The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. As of February 28, the total number of applications in the backlog stood at 821,200, marking a notable reduction from 892,100 the previous month— a decrease of 7.95%. This marks the third consecutive month that the backlog...
Canada has long been one of the world’s most immigration-friendly countries, known for its welcoming policies and diverse society. As we enter 2025, the Canadian government has introduced significant updates to its immigration system, aiming to address labor shortages, streamline processing, and attract skilled professionals. If you’re considering immigrating to Canada, understanding these...
On March 7, 2025, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), introduced a series of groundbreaking immigration measures under the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. Initially seen as modest, these initiatives aim to address immediate workforce shortages while establishing a foundation for long-term growth in Canada’s construction sector. As...
As of February 24, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is managing over 2 million applications, with a monthly reduction of 50,200 in the backlog, following a cut of 64,200 in the previous month. The backlog refers to applications that exceed the service standards for processing times across various categories of citizenship,...
Canada’s immigration landscape is constantly evolving, and staying updated on the latest IRCC processing times is crucial for anyone planning to relocate to this vibrant country. This comprehensive guide provides you with the most recent IRCC processing times as of February 18, 2025, giving you insights into what to expect when applying for...
In an exclusive interview on February 13, 2025, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a bold vision for Canada’s immigration policy, drawing clear parallels to the era of former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. For those unfamiliar, Stephen Harper served as Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister from 2006 to 2015. Poilievre’s proposal seeks to reduce...
The Canadian Experience Class is designed for skilled workers who have gained Canadian work experience and wish to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Key Eligibility Requirements Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Citizenship By meeting these requirements and following the outlined process, skilled workers with Canadian work experience can apply for...
New Brunswick is set to reopen its immigration streams after a period of adjustment, following the federal government’s decision to allocate the province just 2,750 immigrant nomination spaces for 2025. These spaces will be distributed between the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) with 1,500 spaces, and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) with...
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