2023-10-11 17:44
Canada’s Parent and Grandparent lottery began on October 10, 2023 and will resume until October 23, 2023. In this time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to i… Read More
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2023-10-02 16:38
The Biden administration is announcing the provision of temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans currently residing in the United States. This move promptly allows them… Read More
2023-09-27 18:24
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that assists in determining eligibility to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and wh… Read More
2023-09-19 15:47
On September 19, 2023, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC, announced that the initial set of invitations for occupations in the transportation sector using a category-based selecti… Read More
2023-09-13 15:33
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new requirement mandating clients to enable multi-factor authentication and verify their identity each time they access… Read More
2023-09-12 14:57
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently unveiled an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, IRCC is set to accept a maximum of 15,000 compl… Read More
2023-08-22 15:25
According to U.S. State Department officials, it appears that the United States is poised to grant the highest number of student visas in a single year since fiscal 2016.
The count of vis… Read More
2023-08-18 14:44
Canada has unveiled a fresh initiative designed to tackle labor shortages and streamline the hiring process for repeat users of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This new pilot pr… Read More
2023-08-11 15:56
A Canadian government initiative aimed at attracting highly skilled technology professionals from the United States had to close its application process on the day following its launch due t… Read More
2023-08-09 19:13
Employment and Social Development Canada reported that the number of professions facing shortages doubled between 2019 and 2021.
In the data released by Statistics Canada for the fourth q… Read More
2023-07-27 15:34
Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Immigration Minister of Canada. This announcement was made during a recent cabinet shuffle conducted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The outgoing… Read More
2023-07-27 13:46
For recent Express Entry lotteries, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has devised category-based selection criteria. One of the categories includes occupations in agricultu… Read More
2023-07-14 16:54
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has developed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries. One of the categories includes occupations in trades such… Read More
2023-07-06 14:28
On May 31, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, stated that IRCC had completed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries, one of which includes STEM (Sc… Read More
2023-07-05 19:33
Each year, Canada benefits from the skills brought in by thousands of temporary foreign workers, which contribute to the country’s economy and address crucial gaps in the labor market… Read More
2023-06-30 17:14
On July 27, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. This new plan incorporates new measur… Read More
2023-06-29 15:42
On May 31st, 2023 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) declared that it has completed the development of a new category-based selection process for Express Entry.
Why Is Hea… Read More
2023-06-21 17:55
Canada has halted the deportation of dozens of students who entered the country using fraudulent university admission letters, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced on Wednesday.
Fra… Read More
2023-06-13 14:43
Individuals who want to travel, work, or reunite with loved ones often choose Canada as a top destination. The electronic travel authorization (eTA) program has been expanded to include 13 m… Read More
2023-06-07 18:22
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just proclaimed its acceptance of language test results from four additional exams for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants, effecti… Read More
2023-06-01 16:32
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, made an announcement on May 26th, 2023 on reforms to strengthen family class immigration in Canada.
The new… Read More
2023-05-31 17:08
As businesses around the country actively seek to replace countless open positions, immigration plays a critical part in resolving this issue. Recognizing this reality, the Canadi… Read More
2023-05-26 00:10
The Canadian government is committed to enhancing the relationship with this crucial ally in the Indo-Pacific region as it marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada a… Read More
2023-05-24 15:36
According to a survey conducted by a global student recruitment firm, Canada has emerged as the most popular destination for studying abroad among more than 21,000 students from 100 countrie… Read More
2023-05-24 14:55
The Government of Canada continues to develop new possibilities for Canadian youth to travel overseas and learn about other cultures. The Canadian government also aims to create significant… Read More
2023-05-18 15:54
The Canadian passport is one of the world’s most powerful and respected travel documents. Some people use it to reconnect with family and friends, to explore the country, and to have f… Read More
2023-05-11 17:54
On May 11th, 2023, the Biden administration will remove the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for entering international air travelers.
“As we continue to monitor the evolving state of C… Read More
2023-05-10 20:21
On May 8th, 2023, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated that the Agri-Food Pilot Program will now operate until May 14, 2025. The pilot was established to aid with the transition of skille… Read More
2023-05-05 14:35
On April 24, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, revealed that the Government of Canada has implemented additional immigration policies to assist Sudanese… Read More
2023-04-21 14:52
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union representing over 155,000 federal government employees, declared a strike that began yesterday, April 19, 2023. This will affect&nb&hell…Read More
2023-04-14 17:44
In Canada, a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is a school or educational institution that has received government approval to accept and host international students. A letter… Read More
2023-03-30 13:54
Recently, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have become the primary method for economic class candidates to obtain permanent residence in Canada, surpassing the federal Expre… Read More
2023-03-27 22:48
Under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is launching a new economic pathway to assist employers in hiring skilled refugees and other displaced individuals.
There is a gl… Read More
2023-03-22 18:16
On March 18, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to assist Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be u… Read More
2023-03-20 16:38
As the federal government seeks to boost Canada’s shortage in its labor sector, international graduates with expired or soon-to-expire work permits will be able to apply for an extensi… Read More
2023-03-08 20:30
Under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the TN visa category allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to temporarily work in the United States in a number of designat… Read More
2023-03-02 19:38
Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada can now apply for a work permit and work in the country if they receive a valid job offer without leaving the country. Visitors who obtained a work… Read More
2023-02-24 15:07
Beginning March 1, 2023, the Canadian government will make it easier for Iranians to extend their temporary status in Canada and move between temporary streams, allowing Iranians to continue… Read More
2023-02-22 19:16
Recently, VisaPlace hosted a Facebook Live with Fadi Manawi, a US attorney with VisaPlace Legal, and Marianella Mansour, the Partner and Director of Sales and Marketing at Joorney Business P… Read More
2023-02-13 16:17
The number of asylum seekers entering Canada between structured border crossings has risen to its highest level since the government began tracking them in 2017, as pandemic restrictions are… Read More
2023-02-03 15:31
On January 30th, President Joe Biden’s administration announced that COVID-19 emergency declarations will be lifted on May 11, nearly three years after the US imposed broad pandemic me… Read More
2023-01-31 16:09
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held public and stakeholder consultations to improve the Express Entry application management system in order to better target C… Read More
2023-01-20 19:20
Canada is an excellent choice for Indian engineering students looking to study abroad. With its diverse culture, high-quality education system, and welcoming society, Canada provides student… Read More
2023-01-20 18:45
The United States State Department has unveiled a new initiative called the Welcome Corps, which allows groups of American citizens to sponsor refugees for resettlement in the United States… Read More
2023-01-18 16:37
It’s no surprise that Canada is a major target for immigration as seen by the increasing number of immigrants each year. If this trend continues in the upcoming decade, by 2041 the Can… Read More
2023-01-10 16:24
As we start 2023, many people are looking ahead to the changes to several Canadian immigration programs. With the announcement of new immigration plans for 2023-2025, updated NOC codes, and… Read More
2023-01-10 15:21
Although there were many challenges related to immigration policy and border security in 2022, these issues are still present and likely to continue as we begin 2023. However, as COVID-19 re… Read More
2023-01-05 17:01
The US CDC announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. All travelers aged 2 and older must be te… Read More
2022-12-29 19:57
The pools for the 2023 season of International Experience Canada (IEC) were opened for new candidates on December 19th. Candidates who are eligible to participate in IEC 2023 can now create… Read More
2022-12-29 19:02
The slow pace of Canada’s economic growth has made it difficult for business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they require.
Sean Fraser, Minis… Read More
2022-12-27 03:41
Thousands of young adults are coming to Canada each year for higher education. A huge benefit to this and a reason many immigrants choose this route is the opportunity to gain permanent resi… Read More
2022-12-21 21:19
According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), nearly a million immigrant adults were naturalized as American citizens in the fiscal year 2022, the third-highest annual tally… Read More
2022-12-19 18:39
In the year 2022, many significant immigration changes occurred in Canada. We have seen a growth of visas being applied for following the pandemic, and Canadian immigration is vastly&nb&hell…Read More
2022-12-07 04:14
On November 14, 2022, the Canadian government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy to expand employment opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth.
This agreement allows… Read More
2022-11-28 18:04
On November 7, 2022, the New Brunswick Provincial Government announced a brand new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP).
The pilot (a joint federal-p… Read More
2022-11-23 21:00
An unexpected layoff can cause panic in anyone’s life, but when an H-1B worker loses their job, it can be especially daunting. This is because they must leave the country unless t… Read More
2022-11-07 14:27
Canada has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025 in order to address a critical labor sho… Read More
2022-10-17 18:51
The H-2B visa program for seasonal workers has invited thousands of temporary workers to the United States each year since 1952 and continues to this day! The H-2B visa was created to help f… Read More
2022-10-17 16:42
On October 11, 2022, The IRCC announced the Parent and Grandparents Program (PGP) – 2022 application process. The IRCC said they will send Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 23,100 potenti… Read More
2022-10-11 15:16
According to the country’s immigration minister, international students studying in Canada are now able to qualify to work more hours off campus as the country continues to face labor… Read More
2022-09-29 14:58
Canada’s federal government intends to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for people entering Canada by the end of September, the same day it will end random testing o… Read More
2022-09-28 14:27
IRCC began shifting to fully digital applications for most permanent residence applications on September 23, 2022, due to processing backlogs in the immigration system.
The IRCC has also… Read More
2022-09-19 16:53
Canada has announced a $1.5 million investment to assist foreign-trained health care workers in obtaining credential recognition.
The funding, announced on Monday by Marie-France Lalonde… Read More
2022-08-26 01:39
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, talked today in Vancouver on IRCC’s ongoing efforts to minimize application backlogs, enhance client satisfaction, and solve labor… Read More
2022-08-25 23:59
Quebec provides exclusive international tuition waivers for students coming from overseas in an effort to entice them to pursue postsecondary education in the province.
In general, tuitio… Read More
2022-08-25 23:08
For those who want to travel and experience a different culture, exchange programs can offer a rewarding educational and cultural experience. Before coming to the U.S. and beginning your pro… Read More
2022-08-24 23:25
The May 2022 edition of Statistics Canada’s monthly payroll employment, wages, hours, and job vacancy report has been made public. The research indicates that for the first time since… Read More
2022-08-24 22:25
The Saskatchewan government said on July 28, 2022, that it wants more control over its immigration system.
The announcement was made the same day that Jeremy Harrison, the immigration min… Read More
2022-08-24 21:31
International students seeking higher education and job prospects frequently choose the United States. It can be challenging to select the over 5,000 colleges and institutions in the United… Read More
2022-08-24 20:54
A new national identification card program for unauthorized immigrants has been suggested by the Biden administration. The “ICE Secure Docket Card program” would provide temporar… Read More
2022-08-24 20:11
Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 can now apply for permanent residency through a new program established by Imm… Read More
2022-08-22 17:46
Delays at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are having a severe impact on Canadian businesses, academic institutions, and government-funded organizations that access immigration (… Read More
2022-08-22 00:09
Thousands of couples in long-distance relationships abroad are taking advantage of the K-1 visa process to reunite with their significant other and live with them in the United States. This… Read More
2022-08-03 17:49
Earlier in the year, the IRCC announced future plans to help PGWP holders retain legal status in Canada who may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many temporary residents rely on… Read More
2022-07-17 17:19
You must include documentation of your employment experience when submitting an Express Entry application for immigration. How can you do it if you’ve already only worked for your… Read More
2022-07-17 15:56
So, you’ve already submitted your Express Entry profile and now you’re waiting in the pool. You may be wondering what you should be doing during this waiting period. While you wa… Read More
2022-06-28 04:13
As of last week, online searches about moving to Canada from the United States have surged by 850%. This happened after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week on June 24th, 20… Read More
2022-06-20 15:12
Interested in immigrating to Canada, and have experience in research, market trends, or strategy formulation? Luckily, Canada provides options for you to immigrate and advance your career. C… Read More
2022-06-20 15:12
Interested in immigrating to Canada, and have experience in research, market trends, or strategy formulation? Luckily, Canada provides options for you to immigrate and advance your career. C… Read More
2022-06-15 19:18
The IRCC has created several streams across Canada that target skilled workers with the experience and education to contribute to the country’s labor force but what French-speaking app… Read More
2022-06-15 18:42
According to recent news, the federal government will declare this week that vaccination obligations for internal travel on aircraft and railways and incoming overseas travel will be suspend… Read More
2022-06-15 16:28
According to a senior administration official and a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, the Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US CDC will no lo… Read More
2022-06-14 15:42
While the beautiful city of Toronto provides vast investment opportunities with its massive real estate market, it can be difficult to get started as an immigrant or newcomer looking to get… Read More
2022-06-09 20:19
The IRCC has announced significant changes to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.
As of July 4, 2022, the length of stay for Super Visa holders in Canada will be expanded to fiv… Read More
2022-06-06 16:24
As a result of the latest NOC code system update, many occupations have become eligible or ineligible within Canada’s most popular immigration pathways including Express Entry. This al… Read More
2022-06-06 16:00
Recently there have been many changes and updates to Canada’s immigration system as the country quickly tries to get back on track post-pandemic. As labor shortages reach an all-time h… Read More
2022-05-31 20:54
As Canada faces a huge labor shortage, now is the perfect time to start fresh as a truck driver in Canada. Whether you are already holding truck driving experience or you have a good driving… Read More
2022-05-27 17:15
Compared to past travels, your airport experience will be unique. The COVID-19 travel restrictions have been removed, and Toronto Pearson, Canada’s main airport, has witnessed a substa… Read More
2022-05-27 16:35
People who earn permanent residency in Canada can seek citizenship after staying in the country for at least three years in the five years before the citizenship application. Once they have… Read More
2022-05-16 21:16
Along with other recent changes and improvements to Canada’s immigration system, the IRCC has recently announced that the proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants has incre… Read More
2022-05-10 03:41
When making the move to a new country, there are a number of things a new resident may need and/or want to do to make settling in a bit more convenient. A big step many newcomers take is get… Read More
2022-05-06 17:01
In early July 2022, Express Entry drawings for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates will restart.
On April 22, Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser… Read More
2022-05-02 13:32
In an effort to cool off a hot housing market, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration said Thursday that foreign investors and non-Canadian companies will be barred from buying… Read More
2022-04-24 17:41
We’ve all been waiting months for a CEC and FSWP draw – and Canada has finally given answers on when they will resume all Express Entry draws.
In July, Immigration, Refugees… Read More
2022-04-18 18:16
On April 30, Canada will raise the costs for all permanent residency applications.
Fee hikes will be implemented for the economic, permit holder, family, and humanitarian categories.
F… Read More
2022-04-13 17:19
As of early March 2022, the US has received enough applications to meet the federally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa ceiling for the fiscal year 2022.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa tha… Read More
2022-04-03 21:22
Depending on which city you immigrate to in Canada based on your daily routine, getting a driver’s license and maybe even a car may be a high priority for you. Unless you are living in… Read More
2022-04-01 00:23
If you’re looking to immigrate to a new country, hiring an immigration lawyer can be one of your first decisions. We are here to help you navigate the many immigration lawyers who are… Read More
2022-03-23 18:39
Are you a Canadian resident of Alberta thinking about relocating to Texas? You’re not alone. Texas is the United States’ second-most populous state, and it’s simp… Read More
2022-03-23 17:32
We have great news for tech workers interested in Canada PR, more specifically Saskatchewan as they just launched a new tech-immigration program on March 7th, 2022! This program will join th… Read More
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