If you’re an Iranian national residing in Canada or planning to visit, recent announcements might have caught your attention. Canada has extended special measures initially introduced to support Iranians in the country. Let’s delve deeper into what this extension entails and how it could impact you. Background of Special Measures In February 2023, amidst turmoil...
In a significant policy shift, Canada has introduced a new visa requirement for Mexican citizens, set to take effect on February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. EST. This adjustment comes as a response to the escalating number of denied, withdrawn, or abandoned asylum petitions filed by Mexican citizens, posing challenges to Canada’s immigration system. Understanding...
Ukrainians seeking refuge in Quebec encounter a significant obstacle on their path to permanent residency: the province’s stringent language requirements. Amidst the turmoil of fleeing their homeland due to the Russian invasion, many find themselves grappling with the necessity to become proficient in French within the limited timeframe of their work permits. Struggles with French...
Canada’s federal government has allocated $475,788 to support a trilingual hotline dedicated to assisting Ukrainians in Canada access essential legal services over the next three years. This initiative, led by Pro Bono Ontario’s Ukrainian Refugee Legal Relief Initiative, aims to provide displaced Ukrainians with crucial legal information and advice. The hotline, accessible nationwide and internationally,...
Canada is known for a bustling job market, wherein individuals are constantly seeking roles that align with their skills and passions. As living costs rise, securing well-paying employment has become increasingly vital for achieving career aspirations. Hence, many are turning their attention to the “Highest Paying Jobs in Canada,” which promise substantial incomes, attractive benefits,...
Recently, Canadian provinces and territories have made significant updates to their work permit requirements for business candidates. These changes aim to ensure that applicants intending to establish or operate businesses in Canada genuinely contribute to the cultural, social, and economic landscape of the region where they plan to reside. These updates also assist immigration officers...
Canada is extending its reach to Portugal with the launch of its first-ever Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lisbon, catering to the growing ties between the two nations. This move, announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller on February 19, 2024, signifies a significant step forward in visa processing efficiency and client service. What is a...
On March 1, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a draw under its Express Entry stream. This latest draw invited 2,583 candidates specifically under the Skilled Trades Stream. The invitations were issued based on profiles created in the IRCC’s Express Entry System between March 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024. Invitation Details The...
Quebec recently invited 1,007 candidates to apply for permanent selection through its Arrima draw. The extraction from the Arrima bank occurred on February 19, 2024. These invitations were extended to individuals who met specific criteria, ensuring that Quebec’s immigration program continues attracting skilled individuals to contribute to the province’s growth and development. Invitation Criteria Candidates...
