admin Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR), provided both they and their loved ones meet certain criteria. Canadians pursuing this kind of sponsorship will need to choose between two options: inland sponsorship, or outland sponsorship. Each comes with its own benefits. This article will … Read more
Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months. In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes to Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) eligibility. This article will cover the … Read more
Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health insurance plans from non-Canadian insurers to fulfill the proof of health insurance requirement. Prior … Read more
If you’re living in Canada as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and hoping to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) to live with you, the Super Visa is likely your best option. Canada has only one family reunification program for sponsoring these relative for permanent residency—the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)—and this has been closed … Read more
As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner (“partner”) for Canadian permanent residency. Provided that you and your partner meet the requirements, your partner can apply directly to the federal government for permanent residency, making spousal sponsorship one of the more direct and sure-fire routes to PR. … Read more
The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The government will accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications for processing in 2025. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Some of the applications will be those submitted in response to the 2024 intake, while others … Read more
Manitoba has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two streams. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has provided updates on its application intake for 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Manitoba (February 21 to 28) The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held draws under two streams on March 21. The … Read more
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has raised application fees for their worker streams to $1,500. The new fees were announced on April 1, 2025. Prior to this change, the fee was $840. Only those who submit an application or request on or after April 1 will be required to pay this new fee. Assess … Read more
We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for … Read more
This week Manitoba invited more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations. Candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative for their professional experience in in-demand occupations required by Manitoba’s labour market. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial immigration results (30 March to 5 April) Manitoba On April 3, the Manitoba Provincial … Read more
