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Visitors in Canada

Visitors in Canada seek asylum through a special pathway

“Visitors in Canada: Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has seen a surge in asylum seekers entering the country through an expedited visa pathway. This unique phenomenon reflects the demand generated during the border closure and underscores the complexities of immigration policy during global crises.” As of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian work permit

Canadian Work Permits for African Visitors – The Truth Unveiled

The real story exposed about the Canadian work permits for African visitors. Canada is known for its welcoming approach to immigrants and visitors alike, but it’s crucial to be wary of misinformation circulating, especially when it comes to obtaining work permits. There have been rumors suggesting that African individuals can... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary Residents

Canada Welcomed 700,000 New Temporary Residents in Just One Year

On September 27, 2023, Statistics Canada reported that the number of temporary residents in Canada has increased by nearly 700,000 year-on-year as of the second quarter of 2023. This number is expected to reach 2.5 million by the end of 2023.  Many of these temporary residents seek Canadian Permanent Residency... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
asylum claims in Canada

Why are there still increasing numbers of asylum claims in Canada?

Why are there still increasing numbers of asylum claims in Canada? In March, Roxham Road, a pathway used by many asylum seekers to enter Canada, had been closed. However, Canada has still processed over 80,000 asylum applications this year.  This is partly due to expedited visa processing and more straightforward... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program

Parents and Grandparents Program will reopen in October

Canada is committed to helping families reunite through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept up to 15,000 sponsorship applications this year and will send invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors starting on October 10, 2023.  Due to the number of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary residents in Canada

Temporary residents in Canada are typically young and employed

Temporary residents in Canada are primarily from India and China and tend to be younger and employed. According to Statistics Canada, the labor force participation rate for the Canadian population is 63.4%, аnd it is 74.2% for temporary residents.  Last year, nearly one million temporary residents participated in the census,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Super Visa Processing Times 

IRCC revised the minimum required income for Super Visa applications

On May 2, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the minimum required income for the Super Visa applications. The new minimum income requirement represents an increase of over 3.33% compared to the previous year.  The minimum required income for a single-person family unit is C$27,514, while the minimum... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »