As of May 30, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has decided to curtail flagpoling, a process that allows temporary residents to bypass bureaucratic wait times and receive same-day immigration services at Canada-U.S. border crossings. The CBSA announced to reduce the number of days and...
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On May 21st, 2024, the Canadian government began issuing invitations for the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP). This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada, thereby uniting families and enriching Canadian society with diverse...
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus will not be extended beyond its current expiry date of April 30, 2024. Starting September 2024, the permissible working hours for...
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In a recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), significant updates have been made to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). These changes, effective as of January 22, 2024, specifically impact the spouses of international students and have been introduced...
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Individuals who have been issued removal orders by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) might see their journey in Canada coming to an end. However, the Canadian government offers a glimmer of hope through the Authorization to Return...
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The journey to obtaining Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry system is a complex process that requires candidates to maintain the accuracy and integrity of their profiles even after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Candidates must diligently manage any subsequent changes in their...
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What is a Visitor Visa?A visitor visa, also called as Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), is an essential document for foreign nationals–unless from a visa-exempt country–coming to Canada before planning their trip to Canada, whether for tourism, business, or temporary work. The necessity for a TRV...
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The landscape of international education in Canada is facing significant changes due to a new cap on international study permits announced by the federal government. On January 22, 2024, Minister Miller announced a targeted reduction in the number of new permits to 360,000 for the...
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The landscape of international education in Canada is undergoing significant changes, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introducing measures to uphold the integrity of the country's education system. At the forefront of these changes is the requirement for an attestation letter from the relevant...
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Divorce can be a challenging process, especially for individuals who have sponsored their spouses to become permanent residents in Canada or have been sponsored themselves through the spousal sponsorship program. This article explores the workings of spousal sponsorship in Canada, the implications of divorce on...
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