Page 6 - Canada Immigration

85% Canadians now live 'paycheque to paycheque'; Indian immigrants hit hard

With inflation rising, wages stuck, and personal savings running dry, many are feeling more financially stretched than ever

Canada hikes minimum wage to $17.30 from April 1; Indian immigrants to gain

Canada's wage hike applies to those working in federally regulated private sectors, including banks, postal and courier services, etc

Canada rejected 2.3 million visas in 2024; study permit refusals hit 52%

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rejected 2,359,157 temporary resident applications in 2024

Canada immigration backlog drops below 830,000 as IRCC speeds up processing

March 2025 is the third consecutive month the backlog has stayed below 1 million, according to IRCC data

Canada drops CRS bonus for job offers: Impact on Express Entry applicants

From March 25, candidates will no longer earn extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for valid job offers

Is studying in Canada a nightmare for some Indians? Red flags to watch for

A recent Reddit post titled "I Regret Moving to Canada" has gone viral

Canada immigration: PR cards in 16 days; travel visa for Indians in 83 days

If you're looking to become a Canadian citizen or want a temporary visa, here's what the latest IRCC data shows

Canada Caregiver PR program: Lower IELTS requirement will benefit Indians

The new pilots will let home care workers apply for permanent residence straight away, removing the need for prior Canadian work experience

Canada invites 536 skilled foreign workers in latest Express Entry draw

So far this year, Express Entry draws have alternated between Canadian Experience Class (CEC), PNP, and French-language candidates

New Canada PM Mark Carney's immigration stance & impact on Indians: Decoded

During his victory speech, Carney avoided discussing immigration but responded to Donald Trump's trade war

Canada making millions from rejected student visas? Experts weigh in

Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers for Change, says the government is profiting from applicants' hopes and dreams

Canada Express Entry: 4,500 French speakers invited to live and work

Express Entry is Canada's flagship system for those seeking permanent residence

9,000 immigration frauds monthly! Asylum not a shortcut to PR, warns Canada

In 2024, Canadian officials investigated over 9,000 suspected cases of immigration fraud each month, leading to thousands of application rejections

Canada to launch home care worker pilot soon: Know eligibility criteria

The new system removes the requirement for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and lowers eligibility criteria

Canada immigration 2025: Teachers welcomed, door shut for STEM and tech

Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the selection system must reflect changing needs of the country

Canada to colleges: Reduce reliance on Indian students, invest in talent

Miller insists that while Indian students will continue to be part of Canada's education system, institutions must broaden their outreach to countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America

Explained: Canada’s new immigration rules: What you need to know

Canada has rolled out new immigration rules empowering officials to cancel temporary resident documents under specific conditions.

Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province

Since the start of 2025, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC candidates

Canada's new rules can cancel visas, work, study permits: Who's affected?

The updated Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations came into effect on January 31, 2025

Beware! Canada can cancel a valid visitor visa: What you need to know

Canada no longer automatically grants 10-year multiple-entry visitor visas