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IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks to reduce temporary resident numbers

Edana Robitaille — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:03 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog has exceeded one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there were 1,002,400 applications in the backlog as of July 31, 2024, out of 2,364,700 total applications currently in inventory. This means that 1,362,000 applications are being processed within service standards. […]

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Extending your visitor status in Canada

Edana Robitaille — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:03:00 +0000

Given the recent announcement that Canada will no longer process work permit applications for individuals in Canada with visitor status, some may be wondering what options remain. Until August 28, visitors in Canada had the option to apply for work permits from within Canada as part of a temporary measure brought in during the COVID-19 […]

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Visitors no longer allowed to apply for work permits from within Canada

Edana Robitaille — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:02:34 +0000

As of August 28, temporary residents in Canada on a visitor visa are no longer permitted to apply for a job-supported work permit from within Canada. The temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for these work permits was introduced in August 2020 to assist some visitors in Canada who were unable to return home because […]

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Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:46 +0000

Summer has seen the resumption of foreign events in Canada, attracting visitors from around the world and covering everything from technology to agriculture. It is important for visitors to Canada understand exactly what entry requirements they should meet to participate in foreign events in different capacities. This article will outline entry requirements for foreign service […]

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Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

Asheesh Moosapeta — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below ɫ�� […]

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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

Edana Robitaille — Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]

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10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada

Vimal Sivakumar — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, ɫ�� has compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to review before expending the time, energy and money necessary to come to Canada. […]

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How fast will IRCC process my temporary residence application in 2024?

Vimal Sivakumar — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:00:16 +0000

Foreign nationals seek temporary residence (TR) in Canada for many reasons, including to work, study, or visit the country. Although there are varying eligibility criteria and requirements for each TR pathway to Canada, many foreign nationals are keen to find out how long it will take them to arrive in Canada. This is why Immigration, […]

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Why IRCC may refuse your visitor visa application

Vimal Sivakumar — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Foreign nationals often come to Canada for leisure, to visit family and friends, or to conduct business. To visit Canada, residents of visa-required countries* must obtain a visitor visa. However, there are many reasons that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may refuse an applicant’s visitor visa application. Read more about business visitors to Canada […]

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Ukrainians no longer eligible to enter Canada under CUAET special measures

Vimal Sivakumar — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:00:23 +0000

Today, March 31, 2024, marks three key deadlines for the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. Two of these deadlines are specific to the program itself, while the third concerns what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) calls “post-CUAET measures”. Deadlines 1 and 2: CUAET program Today is the last day eligible visa holders […]

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