Due to a surge in asylum claims from Mexico, IRCC Minister Marc Miller has announced a policy change, effective 11:30 PM EST on Thursday, February 29, that will require some Mexican nationals to obtain a visa to come to Canada. Mexican citizens who already hold a U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa […]
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Starting February 27, IRCC will accept up to 3,250 applications from individual applicants or families affected by continued conflict in Sudan. Individuals who receive permanent residence through this pathway will be exempt from the right of permanent residence fee and enjoy free settlement services. Eligibility To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must have been
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Settling in Canada is becoming more difficult. A recent poll showed that over 80%of newcomers are grappling with affordability issues. Statistics Canada recentlyreported that over a third of newcomers are spending over a third of their pre-taxincome on rent. Earlier this month, the federal government unveiled new policies to increasehousing affordability for Canadians. Deputy Prime
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Ukrainians in Canada Eligible for Permanent Resident status Following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine in February 2022, the Canadiangovernment opened its doors to an influx of Ukrainian immigrants. The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) allowed Ukrainiansand their families to settle in Canada for up to three years. Shortly after CUAET stopped accepting applications in
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