CANADA PR RULES
Canada may raise immigration levels as population growth hits lowest since WWII
Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has signalled a possible increase in immigration levels as population growth hits its lowest rate since the Second World War. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to unveil an updated immigration plan in November, balancing economic growth and labour needs against housing affordability and pressure on public services.
Canada language programmes see sharp drop in students amid visa curbs
Canada's languages programs experienced a significant decline in student numbers. Restrictive visa and immigration policies were the primary cause for this downturn. Student numbers dropped thirteen percent and student weeks nineteen percent in 2025. The sector's direct economic contribution also saw a one percent fall. Policy barriers need addressing to restore confidence for future enrollments.
New Zealand eases student visa rules; here's what's changing for international students
New Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa rules from July twentieth. International students will gain more flexibility in choosing their study programs. Secondary school students can now defer final course selections until later. The visa will also cover more lower-level study pathways and English courses. These changes aim to attract more overseas students to New Zealand.
Canada rolls out these immigration changes from April 1: What applicants must know
Canada has introduced significant immigration and travel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2026. These updates include increased passport and citizenship fees, a new 30-day passport processing guarantee, and relaxed income rules for the super visa. Provinces now have greater control over immigration candidate assessments, while rural employers gain expanded hiring flexibility.
Canada ends start-up visa program. Here’s how entrepreneurs can still move to the country
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program is closing in 2026, prompting entrepreneurs to explore provincial nominee programs and Quebec's business immigration routes. A work-permit-first option under federal rules also remains available. While a direct federal pathway ends, multiple alternatives exist for those willing to invest and establish businesses, requiring adherence to provincial criteria or a phased immigration approach.
Pass-portals Unlocked: Why high net-worth Indians are leaving for foreign passports
Despite India's growth, a segment of HNIs are pursuing foreign passports for mobility, tax advantages, and career flexibility. While countries tighten immigration, Indians are still opting for naturalization, golden visas, and direct citizenship-by-investment programs, viewing foreign residency as a strategic life plan.
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How spouses of foreign workers can get work permits in Canada
Spouses and common-law partners of foreign workers in Canada may be eligible for an open work permit, allowing them to work for almost any employer. Eligibility hinges on the worker's skill level, permit type, and pathway to permanent residency. Certain free trade agreements and PR programs also influence spousal qualification, with specific requirements for high-skilled, low-skilled, and skilled workers.
Explained: How foreign citizens in Canada can sponsor their child for Permanent Residency
Canada provides a pathway for citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their children for PR. Sponsors must meet eligibility criteria, including age and residency requirements. Dependent children must meet specific age and marital status criteria. Sponsors commit to financial support. The application process involves submitting forms and documents to IRCC.
Canada's new bill to grant citizenship to thousands of people
Canada has proposed a bill to restore citizenship rights to "lost Canadians"—those born abroad to Canadian parents also born outside Canada. The 2009 law blocking such citizenship was ruled unconstitutional in 2023. The new legislation, tabled by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, must be passed by November 20, following repeated court-granted extensions and criticism of the government’s delays.
Canada Citizenship Bill addresses ‘Lost Canadians’ and First Generation Limit’; check features and eligibility
Canada introduced Bill C-3, or the Citizenship Bill, to fix citizenship rules. The Bill addresses issues for 'Lost Canadians'. It aims to grant citizenship to those denied due to old laws. Children born abroad can get citizenship if their parents lived in Canada for three years. This follows a court ruling against the previous law.
Canada election sparks hopes for revived Indian student interest amid declining enrolments
As Canada gears up for federal elections, study abroad consultants hope for a more supportive government for Indian students. A significant drop in Indian student flow to Canada, exceeding 40% between 2023 and 2024, is attributed to real estate issues and strained diplomatic ties.
"How many kids?": Epstein heckler’s question sends shockwaves through Mark Carney rally
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney found himself at the centre of controversy after a heckler confronted him about an alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The question stemmed from a viral image showing Carney, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Tom Hanks together, which experts say is likely AI-generated. As Canada heads towards a crucial election on April 28 amid trade tensions with the US, the incident has ignited political debate.
Canada changes Express Entry rules; removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment
As of March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates no longer receive additional CRS points for having a valid job offer, including those supported by an LMIA. This change lowers the CRS scores of affected candidates, reducing their chances of receiving an ITA.
Canada introduces interim measures to grant citizenship to those affected by first-generation limit
Canada has introduced interim measures allowing certain individuals to apply for discretionary grants of citizenship, addressing long-standing issues related to the first-generation limit (FGL) and lost citizenship due to unmet retention requirements. This includes individuals born or adopted before December 19, 2023, those affected by the first-generation limit, and people who lost citizenship under previous laws.
Canada PR in sight? Know about the Express Entry tie-breaker rule
The Express Entry tie-breaker rule aids in ranking candidates with identical CRS scores in Canada’s immigration system. It gives preference to those who submitted their profiles earlier. The rule promotes early profile submission and rewards candidates based on factors like age, education, and language proficiency.
Canada tightens Open Work Permit rules for families of international students and workers
Starting January 21, 2025, Canada will impose stricter restrictions on family open work permits (OWPs) for international students and foreign workers. Spouses of students enrolled in specific programs or workers in certain high-demand occupations will be eligible, while dependent children and spouses of workers in other sectors will no longer qualify.
Immigration Wrap 2023: The world wants more foreign workers, but only the highly skilled ones
In 2023, there was a global competition for highly skilled workers, and Canada strategically embraced immigration to mitigate economic decline. Germany introduced the 'Opportunity card,' and Australia implemented the Skills in Demand visa. UK and Australia also introduced stricter reforms to control the quality of workers entering their workforce.
Can a pending US residency application hurt your Canada PR dream?
There is no reason why the two cannot co-exist, as the applicant could intend to reside in whichever country granted him residency first. If that country was Canada, he would reside in Quebec, the court added.
Immigrating to Canada: 5 ways you can make the move
Canada has emerged as one of the top destinations for immigration, especially for Indians. In this article, we bring you the top 5 ways you can immigrate to Canada - whether you want to move as a student, with a job, or with family.
How foreign countries are attracting Indian students with lucrative offers and opportunities
Countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and many others have concerted efforts to welcome students back on campuses. Easing in visa and immigration policies, new scholarships, work permits, and permanent residencies are some of the sweeteners that they have added to the appeal of studying abroad for the Indian student community.
Canada is working on plans to boost immigration among French speakers
Nova Scotia is about to launch its new 'francophone' immigration action plan, to accelerate application process of speakers and learners of the French language. The plan, 'Growing Nova Scotia's Francophone Population: An Action Plan for Success (2022-25)' aims to attract French-speaking immigrants to support the existing francophone and Acadian communities.
Canada has relaxed PR eligibility rules under Express Entry for these students
IRCC has asked candidates to update their Express Entry profile by August 2 to ensure they have the best possible chance to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.
Omicron delaying overseas education in Canada? Online degrees from international universities may be the answer
Canada has been one of the top destinations for Indian students since it unseated the USA in 2019 with the highest number of Indians enrolled that year. Figures from the Canadian bureau for international education indicate that before the pandemic, around 34% of all inbound students in Canada were from India, the highest percentage across countries worldwide.
Canada's Quebec province to introduce vaccine passport
"The principle behind the vaccine passport is that people who have made the effort to get their two doses should be able to live a semi-normal life," provincial prime minister Francois Legault told a press conference.
US still first choice for Indian students going abroad
While the overall number of Indian students going abroad will decrease due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the US will see little to no dip in the share of the total demand. This, despite fresh reports coming in of the Donald Trump administration planning to extend the current 60-day immigration ban until the virus is no longer a concern.
Fresh off missed drug tests, Coleman wins 100 at worlds
The 23-year-old American, who escaped a doping ban earlier this month on a technicality, swept over the finish line in a worldleading personal best of 9.76sec .
Ayushman Bharat a PR exercise, will prove to be another jumla: Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party termed the scheme "another white elephant in the making".
Hockey India League 4: Players auction to be held on September 17
A total of 276 players are listed for the auction and among them, 135 players are from India and 142 players belong to other leading hockey nations.
Sunday ET: Indian applicants face uncertain future as Canada tightens immigration laws
Under the new rules, Canadian professional institutions will have the responsibility of assessing qualifications of skilled Indian applicants.
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