Applying for a Canada visitor visa may seem like a straightforward process, but the reality is that many applicants face rejections each year. In fact, 2024 saw a noticeable rise in visa refusals, partly due to updated government policies and stricter requirements. To improve your chances of approval, it’s important [...]
Applying for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) as a couple can sometimes feel complicated, especially when deciding whether to list your spouse or common-law partner as accompanying or non-accompanying. This choice directly affects your Express Entry profile, Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and long-term immigration plans. In this blog, we’ll explain [...]
Applying for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) through Express Entry requires meeting certain eligibility criteria—and one crucial step is the Immigration Medical Exam (IME). As of 21 August 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now requires upfront medical exams as part of a complete application, unless an applicant meets specific [...]
Canada has officially rolled out new LMIA rules to strengthen transparency in the hiring process and protect both Canadian workers and foreign employees. As of September 2025, employers applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) must now use the Job Bank Direct Apply feature when advertising positions under the [...]
Canada has officially rolled out new LMIA rules to strengthen transparency in the hiring process and protect both Canadian workers and foreign employees. As of September 2025, employers applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) must now use the Job Bank Direct Apply feature when advertising positions under the [...]
International students in Canada often face strict limits on work hours while enrolled in classes. Normally, a study permit allows up to 24 hours of off-campus work per week during academic sessions. However, there are two legal ways international students can work unlimited hours during academic terms without violating Canadian [...]
If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, language proficiency is one of the key requirements for most economic immigration programs. Currently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts English tests like IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core for Express Entry and other immigration streams. Now, IRCC is introducing a new [...]
Canada’s healthcare sector has become a strong pathway for foreign workers to transition to Permanent Residency (PR). According to Statistics Canada, more than 58% of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the healthcare sector between 2000 and 2022 became permanent residents. This trend highlights Canada’s commitment to retaining skilled healthcare professionals [...]
Many people believe that getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry after turning 40 is next to impossible without a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The truth? It’s challenging—but absolutely possible with the right strategy. If you are an Indian professional in your 40s dreaming of Canadian PR, don’t [...]
Staying informed about the latest IRCC processing times is crucial for anyone planning to move to Canada or adjust their immigration status. As of August 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing timelines across various immigration categories, including permanent residency (PR), citizenship, family sponsorship, and [...]
