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Canada’s Business Immigration Overhaul: Reforms to Startup Visa and Self-Employed Programs to Tackle Backlogs and Boost Processing Efficiency

Minister Marc Miller of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship introduced significant reforms to Canada’s federal business immigration initiatives, aimed at slashing processing times and clearing application backlogs. Effective April 30, 2024, these changes aim to streamline the Start-up Visa Program. Notable measures include limiting the number of permanent residence applications processed...

By admin_immifocus Posted 2 years ago

Modifications to Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility for International College Partnerships

IRCC announced revisions to post-graduation work permit eligibility for international graduates of college programs delivered through public-private partnerships. Effective May 15, 2024, this adjustment shifts the eligibility criteria, originally slated for September 1, 2024. Consequently, students enrolling in such programs from May 15, 2024, onward will not qualify for a...

By admin_immifocus Posted 2 years ago

Canada Designates CACB for Architect Educational Credential Assessments

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces the designation of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) as the new body for issuing Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) for architects seeking immigration to Canada. Effective May 20, 2024, applicants intending to pursue economic permanent residence must obtain an ECA from CACB if...

By admin_immifocus Posted 2 years ago

Increase in Permanent Residence Fees Effective April 30, 2024

Commencing April 30, 2024, fees for all permanent residence applications in Canada will undergo an increase as part of a regular update cycle. This adjustment, occurring every two years, aims to manage the rising costs associated with program operations and service delivery, while also addressing inflationary pressures. Applicants planning to...

By admin_immifocus Posted 2 years ago

IRCC to introduce new automated tools for faster PGWP and work permit extension processing-news

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the introduction of new automated tools to assist processing of Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and work permit extensions. Currently, not much is known about the new automation tools apart from the fact that they will take on two important tasks usually handled...

By admin_immifocus Posted 2 years ago

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