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Canada tightens documentation rules for digital nomad workersCanada has tightened documentation rules for digital nomads entering under a work-permit exemption. Applicants must now prove their income ...- Canada fast-tracks permanent residency for select temporary workers under one-time initiativeCanada is speeding up permanent residency for temporary workers already in the country. This special program targets those in smaller towns...
- Canada increases validity of work authorisation support letters for foreign workers on maintained statusCanada has extended work authorization support letters (WP-EXT) to 365 days for foreign workers on maintained status, a significant increas...
- Canada eases visa waits for Indians; work permits edge up slightlyCanada's immigration department has reported faster processing times for temporary residence applications as of April 15. Indian applicants...
- Canada expands provincial immigration slots by 31% for 2026Canada has significantly boosted provincial nomination allocations for 2026, increasing them by 31% compared to 2025. This allows provinces...
- New law opens Canada citizenship route for millions in USMillions of Americans with Canadian roots can now get Canadian passports. A new law, effective December 15, 2025, grants citizenship by des...
- Canada updates rules for work permit-free entry under business visitor categoryCanada has updated its business visitor rules, clarifying eligibility for those entering without a work permit. New instructions emphasize ...
- Canada immigration backlog drops below one million as work permit delays ease and study visa waits riseCanada's immigration backlog dropped below one million by January 2026, the first time since October 2025. While work permit processing imp...
- Canada’s Express Entry Pool eases as over 4,600 candidates exitCompetition in Canada's Express Entry has eased for the second consecutive month as high-scoring candidates depart the pool. This shift has...
- Canada plans to introduce new Express Entry categories for 2026Canada is considering adding new Express Entry categories in 2026 for senior managers, researchers, and military personnel to boost the eco...
- New Canada strong pass opens doors to citizens and immigrants, providing free access to national parks and discounts on travelThe Canadian government has introduced the Canada Strong Pass, effective from June 20 to September 2, 2025, offering free access to nationa...
- Foreign workers in Canada can still switch jobs while waiting for new work permitsGreat news for foreign workers in Canada. A temporary policy update allows those with specific work permits to change jobs faster. Workers ...
- Canada: PM Carney outlines immigration priorities in new mandate letterPrime Minister Mark Carney's new mandate letter prioritizes reducing immigration to sustainable levels while attracting top global talent t...
- Canada invites first Express Entry applicants under newly introduced education categoryOn May 1, 2025, IRCC conducted its first Express Entry draw under the new education-based category, issuing 1,000 ITAs with a minimum CRS s...
- Maximizing job opportunities in Canada: A guide for Express Entry candidatesCanada's economic immigration programs are vital for expanding the national workforce, with nearly all recent growth attributed to them, ac...
- Planning to study in Canada? Zero in on which school is best suited for youCanadian universities, colleges, and specialty programs each offer unique benefits for international students, tailored to their career goa...
- Canada’s Ontario releases 2024 Provincial Nominee Program allocationOntario has received an increased allocation of 21,500 nominations for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2024, up from 16,500 in 2023...
- Canadian minister seeks more opportunities for temporary residents to gain permanent residencyCanadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller has proposed increasing "domestic draws" for temporary residents already in Canada who are seekin...
- Canadian govt invites 975 Express Entry candidates in first transport occupation draw of 2024Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted two Express Entry draws this week, according to CIC News. One draw was categ...
- China's CIC chief defends investments, BlackstoneThe chairman of China's sovereign wealth fund has defended its operations, saying its investment in US private equity firm Blackstone will ...
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