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CIC News How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions New Year’s resolutions can be powerful vehicles to aid and advance your immigration journey. The surges of motivation that mark the start of the year can work two-fold: both to help you meet your personal goals and to increase your eligibility and competitiveness…
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…
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…
CIC News How to prepare for a Canadian job interview Preparing effectively for an interview will make you much more likely to receive a job offer. This article will cover: What you need to know before a job interview; Questions you can expect from an interviewer; Guidelines for answering the questions; and Questions you should…
CIC News Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt…
CIC News TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the…
CIC News Report identifies occupations set for salary increases in Canada in 2025 A report by Randstad Canada has shed light on salary trends to watch in 2025, as well as the professions that could see the biggest pay bumps. The recruitment company’s 2025 salary guide covers over 1,000 sectors of activity across Canada, providing…
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 IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs IRCC has released the updated details surrounding which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Under new guidelines announced in September, some international graduates at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1 will now need to meet additional field of…
CIC News IRCC introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to…