IRCC’s Commitment to Attracting and Retaining International Students
The Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) tabled a report back in May that addressed international students’ challenges. It specifically focused on both recruitment and acceptance rates for those in Quebec and the rest of...
International Students can soon work over 20 hours per week, per new IRCC mandate
This morning, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permits would be allowed to work over 20 hours per week while studying. “International students are, in my...
Protections You Need to Know as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada
To protect the health and safety of temporary foreign workers (TFW), the Government of Canada took concrete action to support them. That’s why Sean Fraser, Minister of the IRCC, announced this week that new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee...
The Upcoming Express Entry Draw Could be Your Ticket to Permanent Residency
Approximately every two weeks, the Canadian Government conducts an Express Entry (EE) draw, giving skilled foreign workers the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The program – along with all other IRCC programs – was previously on an...
Everything You Need to Know About the New TR2PR 2022 Program
The Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program ran from May 6, 2021, to November 5, 2021. It helped provide immigration options to essential workers, international student graduates, and French speakers. Originally, it was created at the time to help...
Learn why Spousal Sponsorship Programs are on the rise
Spousal sponsorship applications have been on the rise since 2016, reaching their highest level in two decades and are on target to see an 8 per cent increase from last year. The number of new approvals has increased every year...
What’s the Best City to Live in Canada?
As an immigrant planning to move abroad, you may be thinking ¿What’s the best city to live in Canada? And here we have the answer. If you want to know, keep reading our article to discover your best option. To...
Private Quebec Colleges Won’t Qualify For PGWP
Starting in September 2023, studying at private colleges in Quebec will no longer allow international graduates to apply for their Post Graduation Work permit (PGWP). This measure looks to bring the province of Quebec in line with other Canadian provinces....
Canada Will Extend Super Visa Stays
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, announced changes to the Super Visa Program. These enhancements will extend the stay of parents and grandparents in the country and allow them to use international insurance while they are in...
Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Newcomers This Summer
Now that the travel restrictions are lifted, Canada is willing to welcome more newcomers this summer. From foreign workers to international students, people from different categories will arrive in the following months. Overall, despite the restrictions of the pandemic, Canada...









