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04/16/2024

Benefits, credits, and taxes for newcomers: What you need to know about income taxes and benefit payments for the first year you are a resident of Canada.

Information for individuals on the income tax rules that apply to newcomers to Canada (immigrants).

03/11/2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced two new pilot programs on March 6, 2024 – the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. These programs are focused on expanding permanent immigration options in rural and Francophone minority communities, with the goal of addressing the labour shortage in rural communities and attracting Francophone newcomers to settle in Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec.

Both pilot programs are expected to be launched in the fall of this year. We expect to hear details of each pilot program in the coming months, including details of the participating communities.

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03/04/2024

Extension of special measures for Iranian nationals in Canada as temporary residents. These special measures are now being extended until February 28, 2025.

Under these special measures, Iranian nationals in Canada with valid temporary resident status can continue to study, work or visit family by applying for an extension of their status free of charge. They can also apply to move between temporary streams, from within Canada, at no cost.

03/04/2024

Mexican citizens travelling to Canada will need to meet new requirements to travel to Canada.

What’s changing?

*Starting February 29, 2024, you will need to meet new requirements to be eligible for an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

*If you already have an eTA, it will automatically be cancelled unless you also have a valid work or study permit.

*If you have an eTA application in progress, you will need to apply for a new eTA or for a visitor visa.

*Before you travel to Canada, you will need to apply for a new eTA (if eligible).

*If you’re not eligible for an eTA anymore, you will need to apply for a visitor visa to travel to Canada.

02/29/2024

As of February 29, 2024, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are travelling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa.

Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and peop...

02/10/2024

The Canadian government has extended the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act until January 1st, 2027.

The policy, which was initially instituted to increase the number of housing units available to Canadians for purchase, will now be in place for an additional two years. Initially, the home buyer ban was set to expire at the start of 2025.

Some foreign nationals will continue to be banned from buying Canadian housing, as the federal government extends the expiration of the program until 2027.

02/05/2024

Web notice for to provide clients with more information about the latest announcement on the International student intake cap for study permit applications.

02/05/2024

Important changes to study permits

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant alterations to the international student program on January 22, 2024. These include a new cap on study permit approvals for 2024 and a provincial attestation letter policy. This cap and attestation process is a temporary measure, set for two years, with a reassessment planned for 2025. The cap is part of a series of measures to enhance the integrity of the student program and balance the rapid growth in international student numbers with national infrastructure capacities

Key Changes:

Implementation Date: The changes, including the study permit cap and attestation letter requirement, took effect from January 22, 2024. Applicants who did not submit their study permit application prior to January 22, 2024, will be subjected to these new policies, regardless of having a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).

Study Permit Cap: IRCC has set a limit of 360,000 study permit approvals for 2024.

Provincial Attestation Letter: Provinces and territories have until March 31, 2024 to finalize the process for issuing attestation letters.

Exemptions from Cap: Minor children attending primary or secondary school, Master’s, PhD, or other post-graduate program students, and those extending/renewing their permits are exempt. The process for changing Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in 2024 remains to be clarified.

PGWP Program and Spousal Work Permit Restrictions: New guidelines under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and restricted work permit eligibility for spouses of certain study permit holders will be implemented.

01/18/2024

Canadian Government opens new temporary resident pathway for Palestinians in Gaza with family in Canada.

The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, following Hamas’s terrorist attacks on October 7, has created a humanitarian catastrophe on an unprecedented scale in Gaza. Understanding that many Canadians are concerned about the safety of their loved ones in Gaza, in December, the Government of Ca...

01/18/2024

Canadian immigration minister says government is considering cap on international student visas.

- The Canadian government has raised the prospect of a cap on the number of visas it will issue for international students.

- The move comes in the wake of growing public concern around immigration levels in Canada, especially in relation to a continuing housing affordability crisis in the country.

The immigration minister says the system bringing in international students "has gotten out of control".

01/09/2024

Effective December 23, 2023, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lifted Türkiye’s visa requirement for six countries: United States, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Tourists from these countries are now permitted to spend 90 days out of a 180-day period in Türkiye without a visa. Previously, foreign nationals from these countries were required to obtain an e-visa for trade and tourism which could cost up to $78.50 depending on their nationality. The Presidential Decree was published on December 23, 2023, in the Resmî Gazete, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Türkiye.

12/08/2023

New requirements for those who want to study in Canada.

In 2024, a single applicant will be required to show they have access to C$20,635, as well as enough funds to cover their travel expenses and the cost of their first full year of tuition. This new minimum amount will come into effect for all new study permit applications as of January 1, 2024.

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