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  • Canadian Passport Ranked 7th for 2024

    The Canadian passport is ranked as the 7th most powerful in the world for 2024, offering visa-free travel to 187 countries and extensive work and study opportunities.

  • Canadian politician wants to improve Super Visa for parents and grandparents

    If passed, the new bill would make it easier and cheaper for parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for longer.

    Canadian Member of Parliament Kyle Seeback is proposing a new bill to support parents and grandparents coming to Canada.

  • Canadian PR: Residency Duration Requirements

    To maintain your permanent resident status in Canada, you must live in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) over a five-year period. This doesn't need to be continuous. Certain days spent abroad can count if you're working for a Canadian business, traveling with a Canadian spouse, or are a dependent child traveling with a Canadian parent.

  • Canadian Scholarships for International Students in 2025

    Canada continues to be a premier destination for international students, offering a wide range of scholarships to alleviate financial burdens and provide access to world-class education. Here's a refreshed guide to the top opportunities available for the 2025 academic year, tailored to meet diverse academic and financial needs.

  • Canadian Supreme Court updates process for making a reasonable decision on immigration applications

    Canadian government lays out parameters and procedures to ensure IRCC officers make fair and reasonable decisions.

  • Canadian universities that accept the Duolingo English test

    Following are the Canadian universities that accept the Duolingo English test: 

  • Canadian work experience requirement removed for engineers in Ontario

    On May 23 in Toronto, Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the first professional association in the province to remove the Canadian work experience requirement from their application criteria.

  • Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever

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

  • Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever

    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.

  • Canadians recognize immigration is a strength

    According to the report, maintaining this positive attitude among Canadians is crucial for Canada’s immigration strategy. At present, Canada hopes to welcome 500,000 new immigrants per year by 2025.

  • Cap on International Grad Students Raises Concerns

    Canada’s new rule to limit graduate students from abroad has raised concerns that it could drive top talent away. Before, students in master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs were not part of the cap, but they are now included as the government tries to manage the growing number of temporary residents.

  • CEC selection policy changes in 2023

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

  • Change in the amount of Proof of funds

    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.

  • Changes Proposed for PGWP Eligibility

    Federal and provincial officials are considering significant changes to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP allows international students who have completed an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to work in Canada.

  • Changes to Canada’s permanent residence fees

    IRCC will increase certain permanent residence (PR) fees on April 30, 2024. The adjustments affect fees for various PR categories from April 2024 to March 2026. Below is a summary table of the new fees:

  • Changes to Express Entry in 2023

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

  • Closed Work Permit Holders Can Change Jobs While Waiting for a New Permit

    Before this temporary policy, workers with closed work permits in Canada had to wait until their new work permit was approved before starting a new job. This process could take months, leaving many stuck in their current roles.

  • Coming to Canada as a skilled worker: Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program?

    The benefits of applying to both

  • Concerns on Palestinian Immigration Program

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller has addressed U.S. Republican senators' claims that Canada’s immigration program for Palestinians from Gaza poses a threat to American security. The senators alleged the program could allow individuals with potential ties to Hamas easier access to the U.S., Miller stated that Palestinian applicants receive temporary visas only valid within Canada and that entry into the U.S. remains subject to American policies and security screenings involving U.S. cooperation.

  • CREA: Average home price in Canada expected to drop 4.8% by end of 2023

    The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has indicated that they expect the average price of a home across Canada to decrease by 4.8% by the end of this year.