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Family Sponsorship
After more than a year of waiting, Quebec’s family sponsorship quota reopened on July 2, 2026. If you’ve been holding off on sponsoring your spouse/partner or submitting the Quebec undertaking because the intake was closed, the window is open again, but based on what happened last time, it likely won’t stay that way. Here’s everything […]
Family Sponsorship
Canada has recently updated the minimum income requirements for people who want their parents or grandparents to visit them through the Super Visa program. As of July 29, Canadian citizens and permanent residents must now show a higher income to qualify as hosts for this visa. What is a Super Visa? A Super Visa is […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
A total of 23 businesses in Quebec are suing the Canadian federal government for $350 million, claiming that sudden changes to Canada’s foreign worker policy have led to major losses, some businesses even fearing in bankruptcy. As reported by CTV news, these businesses say the federal decision to reduce the number of foreign workers has […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
On July 14, 2025, 216 individuals were invited by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) to apply for permanent residency in Québec through the Skilled Worker Selection Program. This round focused on highly qualified professionals already living in Québec with diplomas from Québec institutions. What is the Skilled Worker Selection Program This program […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
If you live in Quebec and want to sponsor your parents, grandparents, or other relatives to come to Canada, you will not be able to do so until after June 25, 2026. The Quebec government has paused all new sponsorship applications for these family members. The reason for this pause is that Quebec has already […]
Family Sponsorship
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 […]
Family Sponsorship
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 […]
Family Sponsorship
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 […]
Family Sponsorship
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 […]
