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CIC News A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport Knowing what to expect when you arrive at Toronto Pearson airport can help to make navigating this busy airport smoother, faster, and less overwhelming. According to data by StatsCan, Lester B Pearson International—more commonly known as Toronto Pearson or as the code YYZ—is Canada’s busiest…
CIC News How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency have several options, even if they have low comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores in Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If you have a low CRS score, and don’t qualify for any…
CIC News BREAKING: Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025 The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under…
CIC News OPINION: Newcomers working to alleviate Canada’s top issues Newcomers are working to address Canada’s top two issues: healthcare and housing affordability. In a research study conducted by CIC News, Canadians ranked healthcare and housing affordability as among the top concerns facing Canada today. Both newcomers and native-born Canadians responded similarly to the survey.…
CIC News 2024: Express Entry year in review We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a…
CIC News Canadian cities rank among best in the world for quality of life in 2024 Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey has named Vancouver as one of the best cities for quality of life—and several other Canadian cities also made the cut. The city in British Columbia claimed the top spot in North America,…
CIC News The major changes to Canadian permanent resident pathways in 2024 In 2024, Canada launched several new pathways to permanent residence and has made major changes to existing pathways. The below table showcases these updates for a clearer overview. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) FMCSP…
CIC News International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15.…
CIC News Five things international students need to know about Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27 On October 24, Canada announced the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 and, for the first time, set targets for temporary residents, which includes international students. Each year, Canada announces its Immigration Levels Plan for the year ahead to outline the…
CIC News Five common mistakes in your immigration application that could lead to misrepresentation Providing incorrect information on your immigration application – even unintentionally – can put you at risk of misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is a legal term in Canadian immigration. It refers to providing information to the Government of Canada that is both: untrue, misleading,…