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- Canada Pauses Parent and Grandparent Sponsorships: What You Need to Know
Canada has temporarily halted new applications for the parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship program. This decision, outlined in a recent ministerial directive, aims to prioritize clearing the backlog of existing applications while maintaining the government’s commitment to family r … Read more »
- New Bill to Ensure a Fair Path to Canadian Citizenship
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-71, which aims to amend the Citizenship Act, ensuring a fairer, more transparent path to Canadian citizenship. This bill directly addresses the challenges caused by the “first-generation limit” and provides a solution for “Lost Canadians” who, despite t … Read more »
- International Students No Longer Allowed to Apply for Work Permits at the Border
On June 21, 2024, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that international students can no longer apply for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the Canadian border. This change puts an end to the practice known as “flagpoling,” where students would visit the border to get their work … Read more »
- How The CBSA Plans to Use Facial Recognition App to Track Deportations
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is set to launch a new mobile app called ReportIn that uses facial recognition technology to monitor individuals who have been ordered to leave Canada. The app will use biometrics to verify identities and track locations when users check in. Documents show th … Read more »
- Canada Has No Plans for Broad Amnesty for Undocumented Migrants
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has confirmed that a broad program to grant residency to undocumented migrants in Canada is not on the horizon.“While it’s frustrating for those contributing to our economy and raising Canadian kids, we must be realistic about what’s achievable,” Miller told CBC News … Read more »