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Canada college to Indian students with work permits rejected: Seek legal advice, college cannot…
A recent headline suggests that Indian students with rejected work permits are being advised to seek legal advice by a Canada college. The details of this situation are not fully clear from the available information.
Read article →Raising the bar: Rebuilding Canada’s immigration consulting profession
Canada's immigration consulting profession may be undergoing changes, as suggested by a recent headline.
Read article →The Citizenship Backlog IRCC Isn’t Counting
A recent headline has raised questions about a potential citizenship backlog that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may not be counting. The details of this issue are not confirmed, and it is unclear what specific aspects of the citizenship process may be affect
Read article →British Columbia Issues 60 Canada Immigration Invitations In New BC PNP Draw - immigration.ca
British Columbia has issued a new round of invitations through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The province invited 60 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Read article →Full Details of the July 21 Canadian Experience Class Draw - immigration.ca
A recent headline mentions the July 21 Canadian Experience Class draw. The Canadian Experience Class is a popular immigration program for individuals with Canadian work experience.
Read article →Express Entry overhaul: Major changes could reshape how Canada selects skilled immigrants
Changes may be coming to Canada's Express Entry system, which is used to select skilled immigrants. The potential overhaul could have significant implications for how the country chooses its future immigrants.
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Topics we cover
Express Entry
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Provincial Nominee Programs
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Study Permit
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Work Permit
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Family Sponsorship
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Citizenship
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Processing Times
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Appeals & Judicial Review
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After Landing
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Refugee & Humanitarian
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Business & Investment
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Quebec Immigration
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Atlantic & Rural Pilots
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Caregiver Programs
Home Care Worker pilots — current status & alternatives
IRCC Forms Library
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Recent policy changes
Every notable IRCC change since late 2024 — PAL, SDS closure, off-campus hour rules, PGWP, SOWP, RCIP, Bill C-3, Super Visa rules, flagpoling ban, and more. What changed, when, and where to verify on canada.ca.