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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

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 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 sees 14,000 asylum claims by foreign students in 2024, Indians lead

Between January and September 2024, IRCC received 132,525 asylum claims

Canada's new immigration route: How Trudeau plans to correct past mistakes

We made some mistakes and that's why we are taking this big turn," said Justin Trudeau

Canada hikes temp worker wages by 20%: Know latest rates across provinces

The LMIA, a necessary step for employers hiring foreign talent, uses wage thresholds to classify jobs into high-wage and low-wage streams

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: What Indian students must do now

India holds the top spot for international students in Canada, with an estimated 4,27,000 Indian students currently enrolled in Canadian institutions

Canada ends automatic 10-year tourist visas, tightens rules for entry

The visa policy update is part of Canada's broader approach to balancing immigration and public concerns

Canada's immigration backlog hits over 1 million amid growing visa delays

The immigration system backlog has intensified particularly for Indians, with the diplomatic dispute between Canada and India compounding processing delays for Indian applicants

Why Canada's food bank stopped giving free food to 1st-yr foreign students

The decision is said to have been implemented amid rising food prices and surge in unemployment in the country, due to which food banks are under immense pressure

Canada to cut immigration by 20% in 2025: Low-skilled workers not welcomed

Over the past decade, Indian immigration to Canada has surged by 326 per cent, with student enrolments skyrocketing by 5,800 per cent

Justin Trudeau announces cuts to immigration numbers for next two years

This temporary measure aims to pause population growth, allowing the economy to catch up