by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that special processing measures for individuals affected by the 2024 Canadian wildfires have officially ended as of November 30, 2024. The measures provided specific accommodations for...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a cap of 1,010 permanent residence applications for the Agri-Food Pilot program in 2025, citing overwhelming demand. The program, which has successfully welcomed over 4,500 agri-food workers and their...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program for 2025 has officially opened its pools but with significant changes regarding flagpoling practices. As of December 23, workers and students in Canada can no longer use flagpoling to activate their work permits,...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
In an interview, Immigration Minister Marc Miller addressed Canada’s significant immigration policy shift, acknowledging that the government “didn’t turn the taps down fast enough.” The Liberal administration has announced a 20% reduction in...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced plans to establish its first preclearance operation at the Cannon Corners port of entry in New York, adjacent to Quebec’s Covey Hill crossing. Set to begin in 2025, this two-year initiative will see Canadian...
