Canadian Passport Ranks 6th Globally in Latest Ranking
In the current year, the Canadian passport has advanced in the Henley Passport Index ranking, moving up from the eighth position to the sixth position. It achieved a total score of 186 points, surpassing several other countries’ passports in the...
Review of 2023 Mid-year Canadian Immigration Updates
In the first half of 2023, Canada has witnessed several significant changes and updates in its immigration policies. These developments have far-reaching implications for individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada, temporary residents, and even those currently residing in the country....
Student Direct Stream applications: Update
On August 30, 2023, the Canadian Government revised the criteria for the language test results needed for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). These new criteria are in line with the Ministerial Instructions that came into effect on August 10, 2023....
OINP Masters Graduate stream: 772 New Invitations
The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) granted 772 invitations to apply (ITAs) to prospective applicants within the Expression of Interest system pool for the Masters Graduate stream on August 30, 2023. Individuals who were invited possessed a minimum score of...
New Policies for International Students
Due to a substantial increase in housing and living expenses faced by international students, the federal government is currently examining immigration policies concerning these students. This decision follows Minister Marc Miller’s willingness to reassess the enrollment of international students, particularly...
230 New Invitations: British Columbia PNP
On August 22, 2023, the Government of British Columbia conducted new selection rounds under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Skilled Immigration applicants who met the criteria were invited to apply. The regular draw led to 169 candidates receiving...
TRV: Must-know Facts about Temporary Resident Visa
The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) stands as a pivotal document in Canada’s immigration system, facilitating the entry of temporary visitors into the country. Every year, Canada plays host to millions of temporary visitors, including tourists, business travelers, and individuals attending...
New Candidates invited for IEC
During the past two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted recent selections from the pools of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Starting from August 5 and extending through August 18, Canada extended invitations to 3,273 young international...
Agri-Food Pilot for Permanent Residency
The Canadian government introduced two modifications to the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) with the aim of creating additional chances for workers and their families to seek permanent residency. Firstly, family members of all AFP participants are now eligible to request open...
LMIA Processing Times Updated
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently revised the processing durations for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across different categories. According to data gathered from all processing centers, the average processing times for LMIA applications have risen in the...
