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Canada opens two new PR routes for skilled workers, including Indians

Applications for the new immigration programmes will open soon

Canada allows Indians to use foreign health insurance for Super Visa

Previously, proof of health insurance had to come from Canadian providers

Canada's immigration backlog drops by 6.5%, permanent residency rises by 8%

By December 31, 2024, Canada had 836,900 permanent residency applications under processing

MEA rejects Canada's 'interference' claim, accuses Trudeau govt of meddling

The Ministry of External Affairs has outrightly rejected these claims, countering that Canada has been persistently interfering in India's internal affairs

Canada to launch caregiver programme for foreign workers on March 31, 2025

This new programme will replace the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot, which stopped accepting applications on June 17, 2024

Canada's cap on foreign students costs colleges Rs 8,000 cr loss: Explained

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has maintained that the federal government is not responsible for the financial issues facing institutions

Canada enforces stricter rules on family work permits for immigrants

The revised OWP rules come alongside an updated immigration plan that reduces the number of permanent residents Canada aims to admit annually

Canada PR: 4 new permanent residency pathways to be introduced in 2025

This comes at a time when Canada plans to lower its PR targets from 485,000 to 465,000, as outlined in the 2025 Immigration Levels Plan

Canada: 50,000 foreign students no-shows in 2024, including 20,000 Indian

This figure, accounting for 6.9% of all international students tracked by IRCC, has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Canada's compliance system for international students

Canada tightens family work permit rules: Key changes for students, workers

The new rules introduce specific restrictions on family OWPs, particularly for international students and foreign workers

What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era

Despite frustrations with the immigration system, most newcomers reported overall happiness in Canada

Trudeau gone, what next for India-Canada ties? Ujjal Dosanjh explains

In an exclusive conversation with Business Standard, former Canadian minister Ujjal Dosanjh spoke about the India-Canada ties in post-Trudeau era

Justin Trudeau resignation: From Jagmeet's U-turn to FM's exit, key moments

Trudeau, elected in 2015 after a decade of Conservative rule, was praised for reviving Canada's liberal identity but lost support recently amid surging living costs and concerns over immigration

Canada halts 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program: What Indians can do now

IRCC confirmed that it will only process applications submitted in 2024 under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP)

Why Canada wants Indian students to resubmit visa, docs: IRCC explains

IRCC clarified that these requests are part of a standard procedure and not a new practice

Canada tightens immigration rules to fight job offer fraud: Impact decoded

The new measures are expected to affect individuals, including those from India, who attempt to enter Canada or the US illegally

Canada immigration 2024: How Trudeau changed policies to 'fix mistakes'

A series of policy changes have been introduced since January 2024, affecting international workers and students, particularly from India

Canada Express Entry: 1,085 invitations issued in provincial draw, CRS 727

Canada Express Entry draw required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727

Canada's IRCC to Indian students: Resubmit visas, study permits, other docs

The requests have caused alarm among international students, many of whom hold valid visas with up to two years of remaining validity

Canada: These scholarships can help with high living, tuition costs

The Indian Student Mobility Report 2023-24 reveals Indian students spend an average of $27,000 on tuition, with total costs, including living expenses, reaching $40,000