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March 24, 2025

Canada raises cap for Parents and Grandparents Program

The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).The government will accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications for processing in 2025.Sponsor your family for Canadian immigrationSome of the applications...

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March 24, 2025

IRCC reports progress on clearing immigration backlog

The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months.The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 821,200 as of February 28.Consult with an experienced immigration representativeConsidering that just a month prior...

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March 23, 2025

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

This week, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business in...

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March 22, 2025

Canada ranked happiest country in the G7

Canada has been ranked the happiest country among the G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report.Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and G20.2025 World Happiness RankingCanada ranked 18th...

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March 21, 2025

IRCC invites 7500 Express Entry candidates in second draw of the week

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 7,500 ITAs to candidates in a French language proficiency draw.To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a minimum...

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March 21, 2025

Canada’s temporary resident population contracts as overall population growth slows

Expiring work and study permits have contributed to a significant slowing of Canada’s population growth.The country’s total population now stands at 41.5 million people.Though Canada saw rapid increases in its population via increased temporary resident (work and study permit holders)...

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March 20, 2025

Could Jasmine Mooney’s detention have happened in Canada?

Readers around the world were shocked at hearing about the dentation of Jasmine Mooney.Mooney, a Canadian citizen, was detained by US authorities upon applying for a work permit at the San Diego border.She was charged with no crime, and was...

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March 20, 2025

How Pre-Arrival Services Help Immigrants to Canada Even Before They Arrive

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), PfC has benefited more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries since 2007.  Today, almost 25% of Canadians are foreign-born...

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March 20, 2025

PGWP expiring? Here are all your options to continue working in Canada

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada.This article will walk you through all your work permit options available, depending on your situation.Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation...

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March 19, 2025

Canadian immigration for couples: A guide to spousal sponsorship

As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner (“partner”) for Canadian permanent residency.Provided that you and your partner meet the requirements, your partner can apply directly to the federal government for permanent...

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