Hello World! As we introduced in our previous blog, since September 26, 2024, the Government of Canada has restricted LMIA applications under the Low-Wage stream in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) where the unemployment rate is 6% or higher. This time, we would like to share the latest quarterly unemployment rates below. Latest Unemployment Rates in […]
Hello World! Today we’d like to share a testimonial from one of our clients, who successfully switched from a short-term Study Permit to a Working Holiday Visa and then – thanks to a recent regulation change – applied for a second Working Holiday Visa. “After my short-term study program, I wanted to stay longer in […]
Hello World! In today’s blog, we will share the new announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on August 12, 2025, regarding the requirement for Express Entry applicants to undergo an upfront immigration medical exam. Upfront Immigration Medical Exam IRCC announced that from August 21, 2025, permanent residence applicants through Express Entry must complete […]
Hello World! In today’s blog, we will introduce the major increase to the required proof of funds for Study Permit and Express Entry applications announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in July 2025. Study Permit – Proof of Financial Support On July 2, 2025, IRCC announced that the proof of financial support required […]
Hello World! As we shared on this blog last year, starting September 26, 2024, significant restrictions have been imposed on LMIA applications under the Low-Wage Stream. In Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) where the unemployment rate is 6% or higher, LMIA applications can no longer be submitted. In this update, we’ll share the latest unemployment rate […]
Hello World! As we shared on this blog last year, starting November 1, 2024, a new requirements was introduced for international students in non-degree programs that they must complete the fields of study eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This time, we would like to introduce the major update of these eligible fields of study […]
Hello world! In this post, we will explain the new rules regarding Maintained Status introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which took effect on May 28, 2025. What is Maintained Status? Maintained Status is a system that allows temporary residents in Canada—such as visitors, workers, or students— to stay in the country legally […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to introduce a testimonial from one of our clients, who applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit and later applied for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. “I asked for support in reviewing the documents for my LMIA, Work Permit, and PR application. Since the company I […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to share the latest news of the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) and a new policy aimed at supporting Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) who wish to switch employment. New Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship On May 13, 2025, Lena Metlege Diab was named the new […]
Hello, World! Today, we would like to share three recent immigration updates that we think you will find interesting. End of Special Measure for International Students Effective May 1, 2025, international students who wish to transfer between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) during their stay on a Study Permit must apply for and obtain a new […]