Permanent Resident

You may be self-employed and still be eligible for Canadian immigration streams. Most economic immigration streams require proof of at least a year’s worth of work. 

Canada’s immigration department is increasing processing fees at the end of the month for foreign nationals who wish to become permanent residents.

Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario had the highest job vacancy rates among Canada's provinces

Canadians planning a trip to the European Union this summer may be required to get a visa if a dispute over the way Canada treats some EU citizens isn’t resolved by then. Visas are generally used to control the flow of people into a country and to prevent unwanted visitors, and Canada exempts dozens of countries from its visa requirements, including most EU member states.

As of May 2015 minimum 1,500 Canadian passports have been produced under a defective new system and opened the door to fraud and tampering, according to documents obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada.

The government of Canada has announced that new permanent resident card issued will have a fresh appearance and enhanced security features ‘to keep pace with changing technology.’

This is where expired COPR holders are currently stuck. As of October 19, IRCC has responded to 2,700 principal applicants who filled out a webform. Of these, 120 have received their authorization letters.

Amendments to the Canadian criminal code take effect December 18 that will carry more severe immigration-related consequences for permanent residents and foreign nationals convicted of an impaired driving offence.   

Respondents understand the importance of immigration for the economy and believe that Canada should accept more refugees

The Environics Institute of Canada, in partnership with the Century Initiative, has released survey data on Canadian’s opinions on immigration. The Environics Institute is a research agency that conducts public opinion surveys and collects data on Canadian issues such as the government or economy. Century Initiative is a registered charity run by business leaders and academics that advocates for the population of Canada to reach 100,000,000 by 2100.

Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond

Applicants, in order to stay eligible, may need to update the settlement fund required amount in the Express Entry profile. It is important to know that the update must be done no later than June 8, 2022.

Updating your profile doesn’t change the date and time that we received it, so you’ll keep your rank if you’re in a tie-breaker situation.

Bill C-6, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act and make consequential amendments to another Act, received Royal Assent on June 19, 2017. This chart explains the changes that have been made to the Citizenship Act and indicates when these changes are expected to come into force.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says current medical inadmissibility rules for newcomers are out of touch with Canadian values and need to be reformed.

As of January 1, 2015 the cost of applying for Canadian citizenship will jump from $300 to $530. The fee increase will only apply to individuals applying for an adult citizenship grant or resumption of citizenship. The $100 Right of Citizenship fee and fees for applications for a grant of citizenship to a minor child will not change. According to the Federal Government the increase will reduce the burden on Canadian taxpayers and bring the fee closer to the true cost to process a citizenship application.

IRCC is inviting more Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

CIC has announced the introduction of the new "Parent and Grandparent Super Visa," which will be valid for up to 10 years. The multiple entry visa will allow applicants to remain in Canada for up to 24 months without having to renew their status. Applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for the duration of their stay. The visa will come into effect on December 1, 2011.

For the first time, since launching the express entry program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued invitation to apply for Permanent residency to candidates who do not have a job offer or nomination from one of the Canadian provinces.

For the first time, since launching the express entry program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued invitation to apply for Permanent residency to candidates who do not have a job offer or nomination from one of the Canadian provinces.

In near future the Selection Pool will become main source of Canadian economic immigration applications. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has provided valuable insights on the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada, which came into operation on January 1, 2015.