Canada expands work access for international students, graduatesCanada has eliminated the need for a separate co-op work permit for post-secondary international students, effective April 1, 2026. This ch...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Canada plans to merge key Express Entry programmes into one new pathwayCanada's Express Entry system is slated for a major overhaul, with plans to consolidate three existing immigration programs into a single, ...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Canada targets 32,000 skilled workers for Foreign Credential Recognition in 2026-27Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program aims to establish 58 agreements by 2026-27, targeting 32,000 internationally trained profes...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Canada conducts first Express Entry draw of 2026, issues 574 invitationsCanada has begun its 2026 immigration drive. The first Express Entry draw invited 574 Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Applicants nee...
07 Jan, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
India among the leading countries as over 47,000 international students may be staying illegally in CanadaCanada currently faces an issue with up to 47,000 international students potentially living illegally, having violated visa conditions by n...
06 Oct, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
H-1B visa holders who moved to Canada on special work permits can now sponsor dependentsFamily members of H-1B visa holders can apply for TRVs and study permits through the IRCC Portal. The Canadian government launched a new wo...
10 Jun, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
Canada announces two-year plan to cap international students. Here's how it will workCanada has announced a temporary cap on study visas, a 35% decrease in permits. Study permit applications now require attestation letters f...
23 Jan, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
Canada has a plan in the works to fast track some visitor visasCanada intends to prioritize the processing of certain visitor visas, particularly those related to tourism, major conferences, and events....
13 Nov, 2023, 08.42 AM IST
Canada says it will only be able to process half of the visa applications from India before end of the yearIRCC is hopeful that Indian visa application processing will return to normal by early 2024. The department plans for the 22 immigration st...
26 Oct, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
Canadian visa processing for Indians expected to return to normal by early 2024The reduction of staff in India due to the recent diplomatic dispute between India and Canada is expected to result in a backlog of 17,500 ...
23 Oct, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Canada temporarily shuts consulates in Bengaluru, Chandigarh & Mumbai, tells Indians to expect delays in visa processingThe Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a slowdown in Indian visa applications in response to the ongoing dip...
20 Oct, 2023, 01.46 PM IST
How Canada plans to fast track your PGWP and work permit extension applicationCanada is implementing automation technologies to speed up the processing of post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) and work permit extension...
30 Sep, 2023, 01.40 PM IST
Canada to start accepting new Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship applications from October 10To be eligible, sponsors must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered as an Indian under the Canadi...
09 Sep, 2023, 12.32 PM IST
Canada unveils its first-ever Tech Talent StrategyCanada plans to attract global tech talent through its Tech Talent Strategy, which includes measures such as a new innovation stream under ...
11 Jul, 2023, 02.43 AM IST
Canadian visa processing at standstill as federal workers' strike enters Day 7As of March 31, number of backlogged applications dropped below 9,00,000 for the first time since pandemic, with another 20,17,700 applicat...
25 Apr, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
We've answered the most frequently asked questions about Canada's PR cardApplying for a PR card is fraught with questions. Here, we answer some of the frequently asked questions while requesting a new PR card or ...
04 Sep, 2022, 11.53 AM IST
Canada announces 5 new measures to overhaul its immigration systemAs of August 22, Canada welcomed over 300,000 permanent residents to Canada, surpassing the milestone earlier than in any previous year. Th...
02 Sep, 2022, 11.21 AM IST