IRCC

STATEMENT - Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Student, IRCC, Refugee

This means that the number of international students coming to Canada in 2024 should be the same as the number of students whose permits expire this year.

Key Points: 
  • This means that the number of international students coming to Canada in 2024 should be the same as the number of students whose permits expire this year.
  • Under this model, some provinces and territories would get more students in 2024 than in 2023, while others would see fewer new students.
  • The top­ups will help provinces with lower approval rates reach their expected number of approved study permits in 2024.
  • "As a result, a total of about 552,000 study permit applications have been allocated to provinces and territories under the national cap.

Taxpayers' Ombudsperson launches systemic examination into delays in Canada child benefit payments for temporary residents

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tax, Office, IRCC, CRA, Canada Revenue Agency, CCB, Ombudsman, Immigration, Refugee, Government revenue, Health insurance

OTTAWA, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.
  • Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder.
  • Most temporary residents are eligible to receive the CCB in their 19th month of continuous residency in Canada.
  • However, the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson (OTO) has found issues that could be causing unnecessary interruptions in CCB payments to some temporary residents.

Canada announces new immigration pilots to support rural and Francophone minority communities, will create a permanent program

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Economic development, Growth, Government, Foodservice, Refugee, Aircraft, Policy, IRCC, Workforce, Nursing

That is why today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program.

Key Points: 
  • That is why today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program.
  • These are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.
  • Modelled on the success of the RNIP and as part of our Francophone Immigration Policy, we are also launching the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot in the fall of 2024.
  • Working hard with our government, we implemented the highly successful RNIP program, and now by launching the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, we will further support a pathway towards RNIP becoming a permanent program.

Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Visa, ETAS, Atmosphere, Student, Pressure, Tourism, Seafood, Eta, Government, SAWP, Refugee, IRCC, Movement, Housing, Season, Travel, Partnership, Drug

To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

Key Points: 
  • To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
  • With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada.
  • This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned.
  • The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air.

Canada opens new visa application centre in Portugal

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Visa, The Honourable, Refugee, IRCC, VAC, Ageing, Travel

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today the opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today the opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 26, 2024.
  • Their primary role is to accept documents required in the visa application process, securely transmit them to IRCC offices and provide biometric collection services.
  • "The opening of the first-ever Canada visa application centre in Portugal is another example of our commitment to improving visa processing efficiency and client service.
  • Non-Portuguese citizens living in Portugal who need a visa to come to Canada can also access services at the Lisbon VAC.

Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test for Canadian economic migration visa purposes

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
University, Refugee, Pearson plc, Pearson Language Tests, Chi-squared test, PTE, English language, IRCC, Person, Risk, Student, Engineering, SDS, Nursing

LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.
  • PTE Core is a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique characteristics of PTE Academic.
  • Gio Giovannelli, President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, said: "We are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world.
  • The fully digital PTE Core test is delivered through Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson.

Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Student, Hope, Learning, Population growth, Government, Housing, International, Curriculum, Fraud, Aircraft, Refugee, IRCC, Spouse, Growth, Nursing

Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health care and other services.

Key Points: 
  • Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health care and other services.
  • As we work to better protect international students from bad actors and support sustainable population growth in Canada, the government is moving forward with measures to stabilize the number of international students in Canada.
  • For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023.
  • In 2024, we intend to implement targeted pilots aimed at helping underrepresented cohorts of international students pursue their studies in Canada.

Temporary resident pathway opens for Palestinian extended family in Gaza

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Government, Public policy, Visa, Hamas, Movement, Safety, Citizenship, Child, Refugee, IRCC, Health insurance

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
  • This measure provides a temporary safe haven for Palestinians directly affected by the crisis in Gaza who have Canadian citizen or permanent resident family members in Canada willing to support them.
  • Canada continues to work with partners in the region to facilitate the exit of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and eligible family members including extended family members eligible under the new pathway.
  • As of December 21, 2023, the Government of Canada made fee-exempt study permits and open work permits available for immediate family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Canada to launch humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Violence, Sanitation, Family, Refugee, Safety, Hygiene, Health, IRCC, Child, Life

Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada.
  • Canada is working closely with the international community and regional partners to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
  • "The ongoing conflict in Sudan, as well as the humanitarian situation on the ground, remains deeply concerning.
  • In 2023, Canada has allocated over $165 million in humanitarian assistance funding to experienced partners in Sudan and neighbouring countries impacted by the crisis.

Balram's Immigration Consultancy Launches ApplyGCMS.online: A Pioneering Platform for In-Depth Immigration Document Retrieval

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
CBSA, IRCC, GCMS, Consultant, File, Prevalence, Note, Access, ATIP, Immigration, Professional, RCIC, Refugee, Balarama, Canada Border Services Agency, Online shopping

This user-friendly platform caters to individuals seeking transparency and detailed insights into their immigration journey.

Key Points: 
  • This user-friendly platform caters to individuals seeking transparency and detailed insights into their immigration journey.
  • Balram's Immigration Consultancy, based in Toronto, is a leading Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) firm dedicated to guiding clients through their immigration endeavors.
  • With a commitment to professionalism and transparency, the consultancy specializes in diverse immigration services, offering personalized solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Balram's Immigration Consultancy stands as a trusted partner, simplifying the complexities of the immigration process and facilitating a smooth transition for individuals seeking a new beginning in Canada.