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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will modernize its International Student Program by implementing a Trusted Institution Framework by 2024. This framework will create a two-tiered structure in which post-secondary…

On August 16, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing…

In Canada, women who immigrated under economic programs were more likely than men to graduate from Canadian colleges and universities. This may be because immigrant women often face challenges in…

On August 3, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in one of…

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On July 25, 2023, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) held the fifth round of invitations in the Ontario Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. In this round, the OINP…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now processing spousal temporary resident visas (TRVs) in just 30 days for applicants who have already applied for permanent residence in Canada. This…

On July 13, 2023, the Government of Canada published a new program delivery update for work permit issuance under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Starting July 13, 2023, family members…

On July 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw, selecting candidates for French language proficiency. In round #258, IRCC issued 3,800 Invitations to…