2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system.In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Provincial Nominee Program-only or, in one instance, Federal Skilled Workers only. Draws typically took place every two […]
There are essentially two types of job offers that a Canadian employer can make: a temporary job offer and a permanent job offer.A permanent job offer is an offer of Canadian employment that is made for indeterminate period of time. Individuals can only begin working once they receive a Canadian immigration visa. A temporary job […]
The end of the year represents a festive time for all people, filled with reflection and plans for the new year ahead. In Canada this is no different, with one of the country’s most popular holidays taking place at this time of year: Christmas.Traditionally a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas (while decidedly […]
The third largest province in Canada, British Columbia is the westernmost province in this country and is home to over one million newcomers.This province is often renowned as among Canada’s most naturally beautiful, where residents and visitors can find 40 provincial parks and six of Canada’s national parks. British Columbia is also known for its […]
The Ontario Superior Court has deemed it unconstitutional for the Canadian federal government to deny automatic citizenship to the children of foreign-born Canadians who grew up abroad.The court ruling challenges the “second-generation cut-off,” which prevents the children of Canadians born abroad from obtaining citizenship when they have their own children outside of Canada. The case involved seven […]
In Canada, people who are inadmissible to this country are issued either a departure order, an exclusion order, or a deportation order by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and/or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).While it may seem like this would conclusively end an individual’s journey in Canada, the Canadian government offers a document called an Authorization to Return […]
As of January 1st 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be adjusting the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants.This marks a significant update since the early 2000s, when the requirement was set at $10,000 for a single applicant. The new cost-of-living requirement will be $20,635, which is in addition to the first year of tuition and travel […]
Biometrics are collected for all foreign nationals between the ages of 14 and 79 who are applying for, claiming, or requesting Canadian temporary residence (excluding U.S. nationals), permanent residence or refugee protection.Biometric information allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to strengthen identity management and enhances security by checking the applicants identity against Canadian criminal and immigration […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced temporary immigration measures to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents currently in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as well as Israelis and Palestinians already in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says these measures will “support the assisted departure of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their eligible family members” […]
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) has released a study on application backlogs and processing times by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The committee is made up of 12 members of Canada’s parliament (MPs), with at least one member from each of the major political parties. It was established to monitor federal immigration and multiculturalism […]
