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Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30%

CIC News Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30% Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a…

Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence

CIC News Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The following regions have announced details about their streams of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick; St. Pierre Jolys, Manitoba; and…

2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

CIC News 2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…