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Canada to End Start-Up Visa Program, New Entrepreneur Pilot Planned for 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the closure of its Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, marking a major shift in Canada’s business immigration framework. The program will officially end…

admin December 24, 2025

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Canada Ends Wage Assessments Under TFWP

Canada has introduced a significant policy shift by ending wage assessments under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Going forward, all work permit applications will rely on wage data contained…

admin December 9, 2025

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Canada Issues 302 PNP Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada has issued new hope to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates aiming for permanent residency, following the latest Express Entry draw held on October 27, 2025. The Immigration, Refugees and…

admin October 28, 2025

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Canada’s PGWP Reforms Shake International Student Work Opportunities

Canada’s international education sector is undergoing its most significant shift in years, driven by major reforms to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program that are reshaping post-study work opportunities for…

Admin September 27, 2025

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Canada to Tighten Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Canadian government has unveiled significant changes to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizing that the system will be tightened and directed toward specific sectors…

Admin September 13, 2025

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Canada to Accept TOEFL Essentials for PR Applications

Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon have an additional pathway to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it will begin accepting…

admin August 22, 2025

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Decline in UK Visas for Indian Students and Workers

For decades, the US and UK have been top destinations for ambitious middle-class Indian youth seeking education and career opportunities abroad. However, recent policy shifts in both countries are reshaping…

admin August 17, 2025

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Canada Immigration Refusal Rates Surge Across All Categories

Canada is witnessing a notable surge in immigration refusal rates across both permanent and temporary resident categories, according to federal data reported by The Toronto Star. The upward trend, visible…

admin August 15, 2025

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Canada Invites 511 in Latest PNP Draw as CRS Drops to 706

On May 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new round of invitations under the Express Entry system, issuing 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence…

admin May 14, 2025

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Canada Invites 421 in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw

Canada conducted its latest Express Entry draw on April 28, 2025, inviting 421 candidates to apply for permanent residency under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks the second PNP-specific…

Admin May 1, 2025

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Canada to Send 10,000 Invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program

After temporarily halting new invitations under Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in January 2025, the government has now announced plans to resume issuing invites for sponsoring parents and grandparents…

Admin March 10, 2025

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Canada Boosts French-Speaking Immigration with Major Express Entry Draw

Canada is intensifying its efforts to welcome French-speaking immigrants through its Express Entry system. In a significant move for 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,500 Invitations…

Admin February 21, 2025