IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. By Julia Hornstein
IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. By Edana Robitaille
2023: A preview of Canadian immigration The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. By Vimal Sivakumar
A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. By Vimal Sivakumar
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20% Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today. By Vimal Sivakumar
How a spousal open work permit can allow you to work in Canada Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country. By Vimal Sivakumar
Express Entry candidates will be impacted by NOC changes implemented today Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27. By Vimal Sivakumar
Annual immigration report highlights IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort The government of Canada has released its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration for 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Sponsor Content Join the Jobs Boom: Northwestern Ontario is the next mining powerhouse As a regional exploration hub, mining is big business in Thunder Bay. By Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
