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IRCC releases allocation of study permits for all provinces

CIC News IRCC releases allocation of study permits for all provinces Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a statement explaining how it has arrived at the final allocation of study permits each Canadian province has received for 2024.   Following the announcement on January 22 that the department would implement a cap on the…

Nova Scotia to issue 12,900 study permits to international students in 2024

CIC News Nova Scotia to issue 12,900 study permits to international students in 2024 Nova Scotia has released details of its international student allocation for post-secondary institutions. For 2024, the federal government has given Nova Scotia 12,900 study permits. This is approximately 7,000 fewer than the number of permits the province issued to international students…

Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada

CIC News Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough money to come to Canada. As part of the Canadian study permit process,…

Three provinces nominate candidates in this week’s PNP results

CIC News Three provinces nominate candidates in this week’s PNP results Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination this week. Each Canadian province and territory (with the exceptions of Quebec and Nunavut) has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through which they can nominate economic immigration candidates who are likely…

What is a Port of Entry letter?

CIC News What is a Port of Entry letter? Port of Entry (POE) letters are documents that some foreign nationals may receive if they have been permitted to enter Canada as a temporary resident (TR). POE letters may be provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to foreign nationals who are approved for any…

Special immigration measures extended for Iranian nationals in Canada as temporary residents

CIC News Special immigration measures extended for Iranian nationals in Canada as temporary residents Canada has announced that it will extend the special measures put in place for Iranians in Canada as temporary residents. The measures were originally announced in February 2023 as a means of supporting Iranians in Canada during a time of turmoil…

IRCC releases details on new temporary PR pathway for Columbians, Haitians and Venezuelans

CIC News IRCC releases details on new temporary PR pathway for Columbians, Haitians and Venezuelans Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released important details for the department’s new temporary humanitarian permanent residence (PR) pathway dedicated to foreign nationals from Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela. First announced on October 10 last year, IRCC determined that it…

Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan

CIC News Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it would accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or…

Who are the stakeholders IRCC consults when planning immigration levels?

CIC News Who are the stakeholders IRCC consults when planning immigration levels? CIC News recently obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing that IRCC doubled the number of stakeholders it consults for the creation of the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. The ATIP shows that between July 10…