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TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

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

Understanding Self-Directed Investing for Newcomers to Canada

If you’re new to Canada and interested in managing your own investments, self-directed investing might be an option for you. It is one way to make your own decisions on where to invest your money. In this article, we’ll explore what

The 2025 IEC pool is now open

Interested in moving to and working in Canada? The International Experience Canada (IEC) pool is now open and accepting candidate profiles for the 2025 season. Under the IEC program, youth from certain countries can receive work permits. In contrast to many

Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to end flagpoling. “Flagpoling will no longer be an option,” said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a televised interview on Tuesday, 17 December. He added that that “closing the loophole” is one of the

BREAKING: IRCC to remove LMIA-based points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 CRS points for

Canada unveils new permanent residence pathway for French speakers

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released eligibility criteria and details on a new francophone immigration pathway to Canada opening in 2025. The Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC) is a new immigration pathway designed to help French-speaking newcomers settle permanently

Details and eligibility criteria for new Canadian rural immigration pathway revealed

New information has been released about a rural immigration pathway to permanent residence (PR) in Canada. The Rural Community Immigration Class is a pathway for foreign nationals who can help overcome labour shortages in designated communities outside of Quebec, and want

Step-by-step: Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian PR

Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor. While the ability to sponsor

IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in third draw of December

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in its first draw of the week. The department issued 1,085 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a PNP-only draw. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Candidates required a minimum

IRCC confirms some work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit

Some work permit holders in Canada may continue to study in the country without needing a study permit. On December 6, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated their operational instructions and guidelines to clarify that work permit holders who applied