Hello World! Today we would like to share a new measure for the Family Sponsorship Program. The applicants under Family Sponsorship Program are now eligible to apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) with their application for permanent residence, regardless of whether it is inside or outside – Canada applications. What is Family Sponsorship Program? […]
Hello World! It’s July and Vancouver is having sunny and warm beautiful days. Today, we would like to share some of the recent immigration news that you may find interesting. 1. Work Permit Holders Can Study Longer On June 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a special measure to temporarily remove the […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the new category system for Express Entry. Please click here to read the previous article related to this topic! On May 31, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of category-based selection criteria for Express Entry. What is category-based selection? The […]
Hello World! Today we would like to provide an update on the median hourly wage used for Work Permit applications under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Effective May 31, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) increased the median hourly wage for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). If you are applying for an […]
Hello World! Vancouver is having unseasonable hot weather this week. Hope everyone is staying cool. Today we would like to provide an update on the Proof of Funds requirements for Express Entry applicants. (Click here to check 2022 Express Entry – Proof of Funds.) 2023 Express Entry – Proof of Funds Increased Proof of Funds […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share the latest update on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) strike. You can check our previous article here. After beginning a strike on April 19, the Government of Canada, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have reached a tentative agreement. As a result, IRCC employees have […]
Hello. As many of you know, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) declared a general strike beginning April 19, 2023. As a result, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employees are also on strike and immigration-related services are expected to be disrupted. If you are applying or intend to apply for travel or immigration […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Please refer to this article first: What is PGWP? On March 17, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a special measure to allow the extension of the PGWP for up to 18 months. Changes Effective April 6, […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the biometrics (fingerprints and photos). Please also check our previous article on biometrics from here. Effective February 23, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) resumed the collection of biometrics for individuals in Canada who are applying for temporary residence (TR). TR Applications in Canada […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the Express Entry System. On February 2, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fourth Express Entry draw of the year. What is Express Entry？ Express Entry Draw Result – February 2, 2023 In this draw, invitations were issued only to Federal […]