For most Canadian permanent residence applications, including programs under Express Entry, applicants must provide police certificates from every country where they have lived for six months or more since the age of 18. On paper, this sounds straightforward. In practice, it is often one of...
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Canada has entered a new chapter in its immigration landscape. For the first time in several years, the total number of temporary residents has declined on a year over year basis. This change follows a period of unprecedented growth driven largely by international students and...
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Canada is taking another step toward modernising its immigration system with the testing of digital visas, a new format designed to improve how travellers receive and use temporary resident visas. The pilot program is being led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and currently involves...
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Canada is preparing a significant shift in how it manages temporary and permanent immigration over the next three years. The upcoming plan will set out new limits for temporary residents while opening a separate pathway for selected workers to secure permanent status. A central feature of...
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Arriving in Canada for the first time marks the beginning of a major chapter in your life. The experience can be both exciting and nerve-racking, especially when you are unsure what to expect at the border. Understanding how the process works and preparing the right...
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If you or someone you know has ever received a visa refusal from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you might be familiar with the frustration of trying to understand why the application was denied. Often, the refusal letter alone is not enough—it contains limited...
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International students planning to study in Canada will soon need to demonstrate higher financial capacity when applying for a study permit. On June 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the minimum proof of financial support for study permit applicants will increase as...
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On June 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan. The plan reveals the policy direction Canada has taken in years: tighter control, sector-specific reform, and a new emphasis on integrating immigration with national economic strategy. This article outlines the most...
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As of 2025, international students in Canada face new regulatory requirements when changing schools. Under the latest policies implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), most students must now obtain a new study permit before transferring to a different Designated Learning Institution (DLI). This...
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On January 21, 2025, the Government of Canada implemented new rules for open work permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers, which could impact foreign nationals whose spouse is looking to work in Canada. The updated criteria limit family OWP eligibility...
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