News

Here you can find the latest news and important information about immigration,  business and finances and social life in Canada.

How your spouse or partner can join you in Canada

08.03.2024

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)

07.03.2024

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…

Some Mexican citizens now need a visa to enter Canada

02.03.2024

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!

01.03.2024

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…

EXPRESS ENTRY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024

29.02.2024

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…

Real estate price forecast 2024 in Toronto

25.02.2024

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…

How to extend a student's stay in Canada

25.02.2024

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: Current Express Entry categories will continue

17.02.2024

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…

Great news for master's students

17.02.2024

As of February 15, international students enrolled in master's programs of less than two years are eligible for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Until now, the length of the PGWP issued was correlated with the length…

EXPRESS ENTRY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

14.02.2024

On February 13, Canada held an Express Entry draw for all programs. IRCC sent out 1490 invitations to apply. The minimum required CRS score was 535. Results of the Express Entry draw in 2024 Date Draw Type Number…