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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 to accept new language test for Permanent Residence applicationsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon accept the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residency applications. Admini...22 Aug, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
- 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...02 May, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
- Canada issues 421 Express Entry invitations through PNP drawIRCC conducted a PNP-specific Express Entry draw on April 28, issuing 421 ITAs with a minimum CRS score of 727. This marks the second PNP-f...01 May, 2025, 01.29 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 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
- 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
- Canada's visa backlog is shrinking despite higher applicationsA recent report from the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274...19 Sep, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
- Canada plans revamp of student visa programme with 'Trusted Institution' tagInstitutions meeting certain criteria will be designated as Trusted Institutions. While the full implications of this designation are not y...25 Aug, 2023, 09.40 AM IST
- Still waiting to hear back on your Canadian immigration application? Here's what you can doA writ of mandamus serves as a legal remedy that urges administrative entities like IRCC to render decisions within stipulated timeframes.18 Aug, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
- Facing delay in your Canada immigration application? Take these stepsCanada's immigration system is facing backlog issues due to reasons such as COVID-19 pandemic, aging technology, high demand, and staffing ...22 Jun, 2023, 11.31 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
- Canada commits to enacting new rules to ensure equity for international studentsAccording to the CIMM report, even though Canada is a popular location for international students, many students are still placed in disadv...18 Oct, 2022, 02.09 PM 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
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