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A new travel-related fee is coming soon for some travellers entering the United States. What Is the New Fee? The U.S. government has introduced a new “visa integrity fee” of $250 USD which is approximately $340 CAD for certain travellers. The U.S. government has taken this measure to better ensure that people comply to certain […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently updated their required funds list for certain express entry streams. If you are an express entry candidate, you must update your proof of funds by July 28, 2025, at the absolute latest, to ensure that you remain eligible for permanent residency (PR). Who Does This Apply To? This […]
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As of June 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the current list of eligible fields of study for students applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to better reflect Canada’s shifting labour market demands. If you’re an international student in a non-degree program, you can only get a PGWP if the program […]
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When you enter the Express Entry pool, you begin your path to Canadian permanent residency. One of the most important parts of this process is your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. A higher CRS score gives you a better chance of receiving an invitation to apply. However, recent changes to the system have impacted how […]
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Last year, the Canadian government released a list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) that are not accepting low-wage LMIAs. The list has since been updated to reflect the latest unemployment rates across various regions in Canada. As outlined in our previous article, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the low-wage stream of Canada’s Temporary […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially implemented the proposed changes to the Express Entry (EE) system that will impact the ranking of many immigration candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency. As of March 25, 2025, individuals with a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment LMIA-based job offer will no longer receive additional points for their […]
Working In Canada
As of March 3, 2025, Quebec has announced that it will extend the temporary suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for low-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. Background The suspension was implemented last August for a six-month period and was supposed to end on March 3rd, 2025, but will now […]
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The Canadian government has begun implementing one of the changes announced last year by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). As part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to improve the Express Entry (EE) system, the IRCC has officially removed the ability for candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) Young Professionals category to earn extra Comprehensive […]
Working In Canada
On August 26, 2024, the Canadian government released a list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) highlighting the unemployment rate across various regions. Moving forward, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications from foreign workers under the low-wage stream of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), will no longer be accepted in regions where the unemployment rate […]
