Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Department has recently revised the processing times for temporary resident applications, such as study permits, work permits, and visitor visas.The recent update on processing times highlights several trends: visitor...

A strategy to expedite Canadian permanent residence involves one spouse working while the other studies. If a foreign national pursues studies in Canada, their spouse can work on a spousal open work permit. This approach can make the non-studying spouse a more...

Recent discussions surrounding the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 do not provide the complete picture.While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do state the temporary closure of new applications for the program...

British Columbia Raises Application Fee for Skills Immigration CategoryBritish Columbia has recently announced an increase in the application fee for its Skills Immigration category, raising it from $1,475 to $1,750.Effective January 22, 2026, the new fee will be...

In its inaugural year, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) successfully facilitated over a thousand newcomers in obtaining permanent residency (PR) and integrating into 14 of Canada's burgeoning communities. The RCIP is poised to continue supporting the...

Canada and the United States (US) both made significant changes to their immigration policies in 2025, but the approaches taken by each country were vastly different.The US, under the leadership of Donald Trump, adopted a protectionist stance by reducing the number of...

Canada’s labor market in 2026 is influenced by long-term worker shortages due to an aging population, housing construction, healthcare demand, and ongoing digitalization. Employers in various industries are prioritizing candidates with practical experience, recognized...

Temporary foreign workers in Canada are entitled to the same labor rights as citizens and permanent residents, whether they fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program.Employers are prohibited from exploiting workers,...

Canada's LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Changes in 2026Canada is set to implement significant adjustments to LMIA-exempt work permits in 2026, with revised intake targets and evolving policies.Increased Intake through the IMPThe Canadian government has raised the target for...

Foreign workers and businesspeople from various countries could soon have easier access to Canada as a result of upcoming trade negotiations.The Canadian government has indicated its intention to streamline temporary access for businesspeople from countries such as...