Rising unemployment creates new challenges for Canadian immigration
Recent data indicates elevated unemployment rates exceeding 6% across various Canadian metropolitan regions, presenting additional considerations for temporary and permanent residents in their immigration process.
Canada tightens immigration: Over 2.35 million visa applications rejected in 2024
In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented enhanced application review processes, rejecting nearly 2.36 million temporary resident applications. The assessment outcomes encompassed 1.95
Trump’s immigration policies could push half a million to Canada’s borders
Over 530,000 individuals legally residing in the US under the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program face potential displacement by April 24, 2025.
Winnipeg construction manager faces penalties for immigration violations
The Canada Border Services Agency has concluded legal proceedings against Winnipeg construction site manager Gurwinder Singh Ahluwalia, resulting in a 20-month conditional sentence and a
Ottawa halts low-wage LMIA processing in 24 metropolitan areas due to high unemployment
The Canadian Government has announced a temporary suspension of processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in 24 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where unemployment rates
Americans with Canadian heritage seek citizenship amid political concerns
A significant increase in applications for Canadian citizenship has emerged among Americans with Canadian ancestry, particularly following recent political developments. Immigration consultants and lawyers report
US-to-Canada migration surge: Non-citizens lead the way
Recent data reveals a significant shift in migration patterns from the United States to Canada, with non-citizen US residents now forming the largest group of
Canada unveils new Home Care Worker Immigration Programs for 2025-2030
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced comprehensive new pilot programs for home care workers, set to launch on March 31, 2025. The initiative
Canada removed Express Entry CRS points for job offers
On March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eliminated the additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points previously awarded for job offers in the
ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications
On March 20, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
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