Re-opening of Northwest Territories Nominee Program postponed
Chris GribbleThe government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned. Prior to…
Canada-U.S. Permanent Resident Border Data Sharing Raises Concerns
Canada and the U.S. have quietly agreed to begin automatically sharing the details of every permanent resident crossing the border in a move that raises serious privacy concerns. A deal…
New rules for transferring schools as an international student in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools.…
IRCC Moves To Restrict Open Work Permits For Temporary Resident Family Members
Canada has announced significant updates to the Open Work Permit eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers. These changes, effective January 21, 2025, aim to align temporary…
Marc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security
In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller…
Can I Still Receive a Credential Evaluation if I Already Live in Canada?
The short answer is yes! It is never too late to obtain a credential evaluation, and doing so can unlock opportunities for your career, education, licensing, and immigration journey in…
IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025
The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of…