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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…

How do I replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Canadian immigration document?

CIC News How do I replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Canadian immigration document? Replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed immigration document requires Canadian newcomers to submit an application for a Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a specific process for replacing immigration documents that…

How provinces, schools, and others are responding to IRCC’s cap on international students

CIC News How provinces, schools, and others are responding to IRCC’s cap on international students Following a major announcement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the 22nd of January, the Canadian government is instituting new limits on study permits for international students in 2024 and 2025. While the new changes are designed to…

IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024

CIC News IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024 Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. According to ministerial instructions released by…

International students planning to study in Quebec will now need an attestation letter along with a CAQ

CIC News International students planning to study in Quebec will now need an attestation letter along with a CAQ Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that international students looking to study in Quebec will need an attestation letter from the province, along with a Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, CAQ) to…

Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract

CIC News Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract Considering the importance of permit validity and expiration for all newcomers to Canada, this article will help foreign nationals understand why the permit they receive may not be valid for the full length of their…

New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024

CIC News New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024 Throughout this year, Canadian newcomers can expect to see several new regulations and laws implemented at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. These changes, ranging from employment and taxes to international student tuition, are likely to impact international students, temporary foreign…

A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

CIC News A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this…

How Canada’s 2024 study permit costs compare to other popular study destinations

CIC News How Canada’s 2024 study permit costs compare to other popular study destinations As of January 1st 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be adjusting the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants. Discover your options to study in Canada This marks a significant update since the early 2000s, when the requirement was…

I was given work authorization with my Canadian study permit, but my permit is missing this authorization. How do I amend this?

CIC News I was given work authorization with my Canadian study permit, but my permit is missing this authorization. How do I amend this? Occasionally, international students who are eligible to work in Canada may find that their study permit does not explicitly state that they “may work” or “accept employment”. In this case, the…