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Jan 15, 2024 · As they move through the Canadian immigration process, many applicants may find delays in the processing of their immigration applications. While Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made headway in trying to reduce these delays, long waiting periods are often a common experience.. However, there are official routes that applicants can take to voice concerns or update IRCC ...

Dec 27, 2024 · We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for We ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs.

Feb 29, 2024 · A visitor visa is needed to come to Canada as a tourist, or on a quick trip to visit family, or do business for individuals of many countries.. Anyone who is not a permanent or temporary resident of Canada (those with a work or study permit) will need a …

Oct 24, 2024 · Both Trudeau and Miller affirmed Canada's continued commitment to supporting immigration. Scaling back of Provincial Nominee Programs. This year's Plan has cut targets for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) admissions by about 50%:. 2025: 55,000 - down from last year's targets of 110,000 for 2024 and 120,000 for 2025. 2026: 55,000 - down from the 120,000 target in last year's Plan.

Dec 11, 2024 · Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs. Acknowledging the need for more caregivers in the country, IRCC announced two enhanced caregiver pilots on June 2, 2024.. These new pilot programs are set to replace successful pilots that ended in June 2024 — the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.. Unlike the previous programs, they give homecare workers permanent residency ...

Jun 25, 2024 · Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note ...

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Aug 30, 2021 · On September 20, 2021, Canada will hold a federal election. Anyone who is a Canadian citizen and age 18 or over on election day can run or vote for the House of Commons. This is one of the few privileges that citizens enjoy but that permanent residents (PRs) do not. However, PRs who cannot vote