by Fridman Immigration Law | Feb 1, 2025 | Blogs
As Canada moves toward tighter immigration controls in 2025, Manitoba’s immigration strategy faces a critical test. While the province has long viewed immigration as essential for economic growth, recent developments have put its future immigration plans in a more...
by Fridman Immigration Law | Jan 26, 2025 | Blogs
The Government of Canada has announced the 2025 allocations for study permits, continuing its efforts to strengthen the international student program and address the pressures on housing, healthcare, and other critical services. This follows the introduction of a...
by Fridman Immigration Law | Jan 21, 2025 | Blogs
The Government of Canada has introduced two new immigration pilots to help rural and Francophone minority communities attract and retain skilled newcomers. These programs build on the success of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) and aim to address...
by Fridman Immigration Law | Jan 19, 2025 | Blogs
The Government of Canada has introduced an intake cap for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot program. As of January 2025, only 1,010 applications will be accepted under this pilot before it ends on May 14, 2025, or until the cap is...
by Fridman Immigration Law | Jan 17, 2025 | Blogs
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has issued new instructions regarding the processing of parent and grandparent sponsorship applications under the family class. As of January 1, 2025, no new permanent resident visa or sponsorship applications for parents...