The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit.On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would...
The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 505,162 for the remainder of 2025.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22...
If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity.Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by...
The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry.Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for...
Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets.This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest...
Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK).This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program.This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025.The REDI will...
Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government's immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada.With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6, Poilievre...
The government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned.Prior to this announcement, the NTNP had been set to open on January...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools.Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools.This article will cover important information and steps for international students in...
