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IRCC’s backlog continues to grow as department looks to reduce immigration in 2025

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s backlog has been steadily increasing over the last few months. According to the latest data released on November 4, there were 1,097,000 applications in the backlog as of September 30, 2024. That is an increase of

Criminally inadmissible to Canada? Options to consider before traveling

Having been charged or convicted of a crime can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada if you are not a Canadian citizen. If you seek entry at a Canadian border when you are criminally inadmissible without having the appropriate documentation at

Eight reasons skilled foreign workers in the US should consider immigrating to Canada

If you’re a skilled foreign worker in the United States considering new opportunities, Canada offers compelling reasons to make the move up north. The United States consistently ranks as one of the top countries of residence for candidates invited to apply

Pilot programs offer alternate pathways to PR for Quebec temporary residents

Francophones looking for options to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR) may find success through Canada’s immigration pilots. International students and skilled workers living in Quebec have seen two key PR streams paused: The Regular Skilled Worker Program (along with the Skilled

Canada invites candidates PNP Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 733 ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-aligned draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of

Understanding Different Bank Accounts in Canada: A Guide for New Canadians

Opening a bank account in Canada[1] may be an important step for newcomers like you. A Canadian bank account provides you with a secure place to deposit your money. It allows you to deposit your income, pay bills, and manage your

How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions

Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just

Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may

Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled

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