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Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels

August 7, 2024 admin Canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, marc miller, noc 2021, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

In a recent interview with news agency Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller made several comments about a forthcoming “suite of measures” to further limit non-permanent resident (those on a study or work permit) levels Canada. According to Miller, forthcoming measures could “include changes to [Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)] and enforcement.” “The […]

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IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

June 22, 2024 admin canada work permit, cbsa, flagpoling, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:00:54 +0000

As of June 21, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nationals are no longer able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at their Canadian port of entry (POE). This change is effective immediately. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this measure will reduce “flagpoling” and allow border officers more time […]

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BREAKING: IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

June 21, 2024 admin canada work permit, cbsa, flagpoling, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:00:54 +0000

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BREAKING: IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP holders

June 21, 2024 admin canada work permit, cbsa, flagpoling, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:00:54 +0000

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Caregivers to be given permanent resident status on arrival under new pilot programs

June 3, 2024 admin breaking news, Canada, caregivers, family, immigration, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, marc miller

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:01:25 +0000

Canada has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilot programs as the expiry date for Canada’s existing Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot approaches. The existing pilot programs are set to expire on June 17. In their place, the new pilot programs will grant home care workers with permanent resident status when […]

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IRCC increases number of permits it will process under temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family in Gaza

May 28, 2024 admin Canada, family class immigration, IRCC, marc miller, trv

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:34 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is increasing the number of applications accepted into processing under the temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family in Gaza. Last January, the department announced that it would process 1,000 applications for temporary resident visas (TRVs) for applicants currently in Gaza who are family members […]

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Canada announces measures to help individuals impacted by the ongoing crises in Haiti

May 26, 2024 admin Canada, family class sponsorship, HAITI, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, marc miller, study permit, temporary resident visa, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000

On May 23rd Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Marc Miller announced new temporary measures to aid individuals impacted by the crises in Haiti. Effective immediately, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a temporary policy to aid Haitians in Canada with a valid temporary resident status, and those who are family members of […]

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Canada’s immigration minister proposes new legislation for Canadian citizenship by descent

May 24, 2024 admin Canadian citizenship, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, marc miller, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:29 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled a bill with Canada’s parliament to allow a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This means that if the bill passes, children of Canadian citizens who were born abroad can pass their citizenship on to their children. The bill, also known as Bill C-71, An Act to amend the […]

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Canada celebrates Citizenship Week 2024

May 15, 2024 admin canada citizenship, citizenship, citizenship certificate, immigrate to canada, IRCC, marc miller

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:10 +0000

Canada is celebrating its annual Citizenship Week. In a statement released by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that this week is an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. The week runs from May 13-19. The Minister will mark the week by attending several […]

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Provincial and federal immigration ministers meet to discuss shared priorities

May 11, 2024 admin Canada, immigrate to canada, immigration levels plan, IRCC, marc miller, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 11 May 2024 13:00:55 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller met with provincial and territorial immigration ministers in Montreal on May 10 to discuss shared priorities for the future of immigration in Canada. Together, the ministers make up the Federation of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). The FMRI is a decision-making body that aims to support an effective Canadian immigration system. […]

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