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Changes to Health Insurance Requirement Make Super Visa More Accessible
Canada is making it easier for families to reunite by introducing changes to the super visa program. As of today, super visa applicants can now purchase private health insurance from companies outside Canada, provided the policy meets specific requirements. This...
Temporary Pause on Refugee Sponsorship Applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
The Government of Canada has announced a temporary suspension on the intake of new refugee sponsorship applications from groups of five and community sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. This pause, effective November 29, 2024, will remain...
From Uncertainty to Stability: How We Helped a Client Overcome Work Permit Challenges
Navigating Canada’s immigration system can be complex, especially when past compliance issues create barriers to securing status. One of our recent clients faced precisely this challenge. Having previously held a study permit, he encountered difficulties complying...
Improved Support for Foreign Nationals Facing Human Trafficking and Family Violence in Canada
The Government of Canada has strengthened its commitment to protecting foreign nationals who are victims of human trafficking and family violence. As of February 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures to expand...
Changes to Open Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents
The Government of Canada has announced updates to the Open Work Permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers, effective January 21, 2025. These changes are part of the broader measures introduced in September 2024 to...
Open Work Permit Program Extended for Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway Applicants
The Government of Canada has announced an extension of the open work permit application deadline for individuals awaiting decisions on their permanent residence (PR) applications under the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR to PR) Pathway. Applicants and...
2025 Provincial and Territorial Allocations Under the International Student Cap
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...
Canada Launches New Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots
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...
2025 Agri-Food Pilot Application Cap Announced
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...
Ministerial Instructions: Processing of Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Applications for 2025
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...
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