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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 PR: 4 new permanent residency pathways to be introduced in 2025")
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: 50,000 foreign students no-shows in 2024, including 20,000 Indian")
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
 "What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era")
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
 "Trudeau gone, what next for India-Canada ties? Ujjal Dosanjh explains")
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
 "Justin Trudeau resignation: From Jagmeet's U-turn to FM's exit, key moments")
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)
 "Canada halts 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program: What Indians can do now")
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
 "Why Canada wants Indian students to resubmit visa, docs: IRCC explains")
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 tightens immigration rules to fight job offer fraud: Impact decoded")
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 immigration 2024: How Trudeau changed policies to 'fix mistakes'")
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
Canada hikes temporary resident application fees: See how it affects you
In addition to fee hikes, the Canadian government is implementing massive reductions in immigration targets
Canada SDS visa: Regular permits more affordable for students, says India
Canada recently ended the popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, impacting thousands of students, particularly from India
 "Canada SDS visa: Regular permits more affordable for students, says India")
Canada immigration: 5 mn temporary workers in a fix over permits expiring
Temporary foreign workers in Canada include those on work permits, study permits, and asylum claimants engaged in employment
Canada visa: How students struggle for justice against fraud consultants
"The many malpractices, including outright corruption, have become deeply entrenched in the immigration system," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst
Canada uncovers 10,000 fake student visas, most from India: Report
According to media reports, approximately 80% of these fake letters were linked to students from Gujarat and Punjab
Canada Express Entry: 3,000 invitations issued to healthcare workers
The focus on healthcare occupations comes amid Canada's efforts to address labour shortages in this sector
 "Canada Express Entry: 3,000 invitations issued to healthcare workers")
Canada sees 14,000 asylum claims by foreign students in 2024, Indians lead
Between January and September 2024, IRCC received 132,525 asylum claims