To maintain permanent resident (PR) status in Canada, you must meet residency requirements.
To avoid losing your PR status, you must have lived in Canada for at least 730 days in the last five years.
In some cases, time spent…
On March 12, Canada held an Express Entry draw for all programs.
IRCC sent out 2850 invitations to apply. The minimum required CRS score was 525.
Results of the Express Entry draw in 2024
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Canadian Citizens/PRs face long waits to be reunited with their families, forcing many to seek quicker options to bring their spouse or partner to Canada.
IRCC offers applicants two options that may help them bring their spouse…
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project (RNIP) is community-led, meaning participating communities take the lead in attracting new immigrants.
The following 11 communities are participating in the pilot project:
North…
In response to the increase in asylum seekers from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican citizens to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily.
This change takes effect on February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens…
Exciting news for Alberta's tourism and hospitality industry!
Effective March 1, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is launching a brand new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream designed for individuals already…
On February 28, Canada held an Express Entry draw for all programs.
IRCC sent out 1470 invitations to apply. The minimum required CRS score was 534.
Results of the Express Entry draw in 2024
Date
Draw Type
Number…
After a year of unprecedentedly low sales activity, experts say Toronto's housing market is poised for recovery. Already in January, signs of activity appeared on the market.
The latest forecasts for what to expect in 2024 come…
Once an international student receives a study permit, they may need to renew or change their permit while studying in Canada.
The study permit expires 90 days after completion of the study program.
If you do not complete the…
IRCC confirms it will continue to use current Express Entry categories
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially confirmed that it will continue to use the six categories that are currently eligible for…