Chris GribbleFlagpoling: How some Canadian visa holders are avoiding long processing times
“Flagpoling” is the nickname for when foreign nationals with temporary status in Canada leave by crossing the border, enter the United States, and then immediately re-enter Canada to get same…
Webinar: Newcomers’ Guide to Financial Success in Canada
Navigating your financial journey as a newcomer to Canada can seem like a big task. At CanadaVisa, we understand, and are excited to share some advice and options that could…
Canadians will soon be able to renew their passports online
After unveiling a new design for its passports on May 10, the Government of Canada has now announced that Canadians eligible for simplified passport renewals will be able to complete…
Quebec Premier Doubles Down On Making All Economic Immigration Francophone By 2026
Quebec Premier François Legault has taken another step towards making good on his plan to limit economic immigration to the francophone province to only those foreign nationals who already speak French. The…
Parents and Grandparents Program Grows By Nearly 30% In 2023
The popularity of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) grew yet again in March in tandem with Canada’s rising immigration levels, reveals the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the…
New Open Work Permits Among Changes To Canada Family Reunification Immigration
Canada has unveiled a series of measures aimed at facilitating family reunification and supporting newcomers as they settle in the country. Among them is the introduction of open work permits…
IDP Education: Canada the most appealing international student destination according to new survey
An Emerging Futures study conducted by IDP Education conducted in March shows that Canada is the top destination of choice for international students. This is largely because of the opportunity…
Quebec proposes making French mandatory for all economic immigration programs
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has proposed major changes to Quebec’s economic immigration criteria. Speaking on May 25 with the Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, Christine Frechette and the Minister…