Canada updates the Intra-Company Transferee Program guidelines for the International Mobility Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updates to the intra-company transferee (ICT) guidelines under paragraph 205(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The revisions,
Visa overstay crisis: Canada’s population growth significantly underestimated by official statistics
Experts warn that national population growth could be three times higher than official projections due to undocumented residents who overstay their visas. Despite having advanced
US visa fee hike creates a golden opportunity for Canada to attract tech talent
The recent implementation of a US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas by the US administration presents a significant opportunity for Canada to attract highly
Canada’s population growth stalls at a historic low in 2025
Canada’s population growth slowed dramatically in the second quarter of 2025, rising just 0.1%—the lowest non-pandemic second-quarter rate since 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This
Public opinion is split on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
New Angus Reid Institute data reveal that while 52% of Canadians view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) negatively, a majority believe the workers themselves
Canada reported 235,070 fewer temporary residents in 2025
Canada’s strategic immigration policy adjustments have resulted in a significant decrease of 235,070 in temporary resident arrivals between January and July 2025, compared to the
Study reveals bilingualism is key to economic success for minority language immigrants in Canada
A comprehensive 10-year analysis by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reveals that knowledge of majority languages significantly impacts immigrant economic outcomes. The study found that
Canada to require TRV or eTA for the 2026 World Cup: apply early to avoid delays
Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for international fans attending the 2026 FIFA World
Canadian job market contraction: Q2 2025 sees a significant decline in vacancies
Canadian job vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low, dropping by 18,900 (-3.6%) to 505,900 in Q2 2025, following a consecutive 3.7% decrease in Q1.
IRCC updated processing times for September 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times data as of September 10, 2025, revealing significant shifts across various immigration streams.
