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Canada has temporarily halted new applications for the parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship program. This decision, outlined in a recent ministerial directive, aims to prioritize clearing the backlog of…
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-71, which aims to amend the Citizenship Act, ensuring a fairer, more transparent path to Canadian citizenship. This bill directly addresses the challenges…
On June 21, 2024, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that international students can no longer apply for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the Canadian border. This change puts an…
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is set to launch a new mobile app called ReportIn that uses facial recognition technology to monitor individuals who have been ordered to leave…
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has confirmed that a broad program to grant residency to undocumented migrants in Canada is not on the horizon. "While it's frustrating for those contributing to…
As of June 24, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has stated that a federal initiative to permit undocumented migrants to remain in Canada is not imminent due to ongoing cabinet…
The Canadian government is considering a plan to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented migrants living in Canada, including those with expired study permits and rejected asylum seekers. Immigration…
Studying in Canada is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking quality education and diverse cultural experiences. However, for students who are married or in a common-law relationship, the decision to…
Following a spike in asylum requests from Mexican nationals, Canada has reinstated its visa requirements, which were previously waived over eight years ago. More than half of asylum requests submitted…
Canada's immigration policies recognize and accommodate various relationships, including common-law partnerships, providing a pathway to permanent residency for couples committed to building a life together. If you're in a common-law…
Canada's spousal sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses for permanent residency. While the process is designed to be straightforward, many applicants inadvertently make mistakes…
On January 22, 2024, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced that the federal government will not be challenging a decision made by the Ontario Superior…
Family sponsorship programs allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their loved ones to Canada. While sponsors may focus on the goal of reuniting with family, it is important…
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their foreign common-law partners for permanent residence in Canada. To qualify as common-law partner for immigration purposes, the couple must have lived together…
The Canadian immigration process can have massive amounts of paperwork, regulations, and waiting periods, leading many applicants to wonder if there's a way to speed up the immigration application process…
Canada's Express Entry system is a highly competitive immigration pathway, attracting skilled professionals from around the world. It is also the route that brings in the most immigrants who become…
