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Cancellation of Immigration Documents

Amendments 1 Section 12.06 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations footnote1 is amended by striking out “or” at the end of paragraph (h) and by adding the following after paragraph (i): (j) an officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the foreign national will not leave Canada by the end of the period authorized...

By admin_immifocus Posted 11 months 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Streamlining Adult Passport Renewal Processing Through Automation

The Government of Canada is leveraging automation technologies to process adult passport renewals, reaffirming its commitment to responsible tech usage. This automation aids passport officers in processing routine renewals by confirming application details against existing records and identifying any restrictions. While enhancing efficiency, it complements officer oversight rather than replacing...

By admin_immifocus Posted 1 year ago

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