05/02/2024
The Latest PNP Trends Unwrapped
More than 10,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were sent out by Canada's provincial governments in January of 2024. We reviewed the data to uncover some key statistics and trends to determine what trends we might see in PNP draws in 2024.
04/02/2024
Visitor visa vs. Super visa: What’s the difference?
While the Canadian Super Visa falls under the category of visitor visa, it is entirely designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The main distinction between the two visas is the duration of the authorized stay in Canada. A visitor visa only allows for a sta...
26/01/2024
Canada may not see any new study permit applications until March 31, 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced reforms this week aimed at stabilizing growth and decreasing the number of new international student permits issued in 2024. IRCC is relying on provinces to help implement a cap of approximately 360,000 new study permits in 2024. Unless p...
26/01/2024
International students planning to study in Quebec will now need an attestation letter along with a CAQ
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that international students looking to study in Quebec will need an attestation letter from the province, along with a Certificat d'Acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, CAQ) to apply for a study permit. Discover your o...
19/01/2024
Canada launches second phase of Recognized Employer Pilot Program
More employers in Canada are now eligible to apply for the Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP). REP is designed to facilitate faster processing for Canadian employers who have shown to be compliant with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Under the REP, qualifying employers will benefit...
17/01/2024
Express Entry’s most in-demand jobs in Canada
Securing a job is often an important step for many temporary residents (those on a work, study, or visitor visa), in not just establishing themselves in Canada economically, but also in building eligibility for economic pathways to permanent residence (PR). In light of this, many newcomers are inter...
10/01/2024
The three most and least expensive major cities in Canada by cost of basic needs heading into 2024
According to Market Basket Measure (MBM) data released by Statistics Canada in late November, the cost of basic needs among all assessed major cities across Canada is highest in Calgary (Alberta) and lowest in Montreal (Quebec). As defined* by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), MBM data “is based on th...
04/01/2024
What to expect from Canadian immigration in 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun initiating a variety of changes that will affect all newcomers to Canada in 2024. As announced in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, Canada aims to welcome a total of 485,000 permanent residents (PRs) in 2024. Alongside this incre...
28/12/2023
2023 Express Entry year in review
2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system. In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Pro...
01/12/2023
Travelling to Canada for the first time as a newcomer? Here is how you can arrive prepared
Whether you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident or with a work or study permit, there are certain obligations you must meet when landing in the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration All travellers to Canada need to show certain documents at their port of entry. Thes...