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May 31, 2025

IRCC reports continued reduction in immigration application backlog

The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months.As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog.With the backlog standing at 779,900 just...

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May 30, 2025

Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as...

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May 30, 2025

Yukon unveils nomination allocation breakdown for 2025

Yukon has shared details on its plans to distribute its limited PR nomination slots for 2025.In an email to CIC News, a representative for the territory shared how the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) plans to distribute its 2025 nominations:Assess your...

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May 29, 2025

Essential Tips for CELPIP Test Preparation

Over the years, many of our CELPIP test takers have shared that adequate preparation has helped calm their nerves and enabled them to perform at their best on test day.So, in this post, we have compiled six of our most...

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May 29, 2025

How have IRCC’s processing times changed over the past year?

To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances.Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly.Consult with an...

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May 28, 2025

IRCC extends policy allowing foreign workers on closed work permits to change employers

Foreign nationals on closed work permits will continue to benefit from a COVID-era temporary public policy allowing them to change employers and/or occupations prior to obtaining a new work permit.Under this policy, a foreign worker on closed work permit can...

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May 28, 2025

Do I need to renounce my citizenship if I become a Canadian citizen?

Canada allows and recognizes dual citizenship, so if you’re naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you might be able to retain your other citizenship(s).Whether you can retain your other citizenship(s) after having been naturalized will depend on the laws of the...

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May 27, 2025

Eight destinations Canadian permanent residents can visit visa-free within a short flight

One underrated benefit of having Canadian permanent residence status is the travel opportunities it affords.Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada, can gain visa-free entry into a number of countries.Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to CanadaSo, if you’re a Canadian PR...

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May 26, 2025

Live Webinar: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students

Are you an international student who wants to learn about banking in Canada? If so, CanadaVisa and TD invite you to a live, interactive webinar: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students on Thursday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Starting your...

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May 26, 2025

Yukon Nominee Program sending out invitations for 2025 intake

Yukon has begin sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program.On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the 2025 priorities than the number of...

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