Canada Plans to Reduce Temporary Resident Levels
Canada, renowned for its welcoming stance on immigration, is facing an unprecedented housing shortage and economic strains exacerbated by rapid population growth. The government’s recent policy of reducing temporary resident...
Canada Extending Work Permits for 6,700 Temporary Residents in Manitoba
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for select nominees within the province’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). On May 8th, Minister Marc Miller...
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) | What You Need to Know
What is a Provincial Attestation Letter? Due to a new international student cap introduced by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in January 2024, aiming to manage immigration and address...
How to Hire Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada | Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Introduction Based on the latest Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is set to welcome over 1.4 million immigrants in 2024-2026 to bolster their post-pandemic growth and increase the contribution of immigrants...
Canada to Allow International Students to Work 24 Hours Per Week
Introduction As September approaches, significant changes are on the horizon for international students studying in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that, starting in Fall 2024, international students will...
Canada Introduces Innovation Stream Pilot for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Introduction On April 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a significant initiative designed to bolster Canada’s economic competitiveness: the Innovation Stream Pilot. This program, integrated with the...
IRCC to Increase Permanent Residence Fees on April 30, 2024
Introduction Canada attracts many hopeful immigrants every year. Getting permanent residence (PR) can be their key to residence and work opportunities. Canada has many immigration programs to choose from to...
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Updates
Introduction The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) was established in 2001. This program is a joint effort of the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia to...
Recent Changes to Spousal Open Work Permits
Introduction According to IRCC, from January to August 2023, over 59,093 partners, spouses and children became permanent residents, surpassing the figures for 2022 (49,893) and 2021 (37,112). With 90% approval...
How Much Money Do I Need To Study In Canada As An International Student?
Latest changes in the funds required to study in Canada as an international student