Jan 30, 2026
Over the past year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consistently highlighted its focus on prioritizing individuals already in Canada for permanent residence (PR). The latest Immigration Levels Plan (2026-2028) clearly states that the targets...
Jan 29, 2026
When considering a move to Canada, couples can explore an efficient route to permanent residency that doesn’t always involve the student path.If one partner enters Canada on a study permit for a qualifying program, the other partner may qualify for a spousal...
Jan 29, 2026
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:...
Jan 29, 2026
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...
Jan 29, 2026
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...
