Chris GribbleMinister Fraser clarifies how IRCC uses AI in application processing
At a recent press conference in Vancouver, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told reporters that “by increasing our use of technology, advanced analytics and streamlining our processing we’ve done a…
Too Many International Students Refused Study Permits For Quebec, Says Think-Tank
Canada is refusing too many international students’ study permit applications to attend colleges and universities in Quebec and limiting immigration out of a misplaced fear these foreign nationals will not…
Canada Invests Almost A Quarter Of New Settlement Funds In S.U.C.C.E.S.S
A British Columbia-based social service agency is getting almost $12 million from Canada to offer pre-arrival settlement services to future immigrants, temporary workers and international students. “Pre-arrival services provide permanent…
Flagpoling: 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…