Immigration

  • IRCC to invite 10,000 sponsors under Parents and Grandparents program
    For many immigrants to Canada, reuniting with family is an important part of building a life in their new home. That’s why the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) remains one of the most anticipated immigration streams each year. Now, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that the 2025 ...
  • Rural Immigration Pilot offers permanent residence for skilled workers in Canada
    As immigration continues to shape the future of Canada’s economy, more rural and remote communities are opening their doors to skilled newcomers through a targeted initiative called the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This unique program is designed to not only address persistent labour shortages in smaller communities but also ...
  • Canada ends policy of allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
    Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada said it’s aware “that some bad actors were using the policy to mislead foreign nationals into working in Canada without authorization.”Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press file photo The federal government has scrapped a COVID-era special measure that has been blamed for contributing to the ...
  • New caregiver pilot programs to provide home care workers with PR status on arrival in Canada
    Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children, seniors and persons with disabilities. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close in June 2024, Immigration Minister ...
  • Strategies for making progress on a delayed immigration application
    Navigating Canada’s immigration system can bring exciting new opportunities but also frustrations – particularly when faced when an application stuck in processing. Delays, lack of updates and prolonged waiting are not only stressful but may result in missed job and academic opportunities, or family separation. In today’s processing landscape, delayed ...