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 […]
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 […]
Canada today is home to over 800,000 international students, one of the world’s largest international student populations. Much of this popularity is due to the country’s excellent educational institutions, as well as promising employment and immigration possibilities after graduation.While having an abundance of education options has ultimately benefitted international students, it can make the task of […]
Inadmissibility to Canada, for all crimes including cannabis-related convictions, depends on how a foreign conviction equates to the Canadian criminal code.In other words, if a foreign national is deemed criminally inadmissible to Canada, it is because the crime they committed in another country equates to a crime under Canadian law that would render the individual unable […]
According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s population has soared, reaching an estimated 40,528,396, a figure which includes citizens and residents, on October 1st, 2023. The surge reflects an increase of 430,635 people, marking a notable growth rate of 1.1% since July 1st, 2023. This increase represents the highest population growth in any quarter since the second quarter […]
Does the idea of living in a place where urban lifestyle and rural charm coexist, excite you?Look no further, as the Capital Region of New Brunswick offers a unique blend of hustle and calm, a plethora of opportunities and a dose of tranquility, all in one place. The city of Fredericton that sits in the […]
New research has shown that Canada’s Start up Visa policy has encouraged immigrants in the United States to move to Canada.This research is in line with the implementation of Canada’s program to entice H-1B visa holders in the US to come to Canada, which attracted so many applications it reached the 10,000 limit in less than 48 hours. A new study […]
