Pathways to Canada: Immigration Options for Tech Professionals
If you are a tech professional looking to immigrate to Canada, below are some of the pathways under which you may be eligible to apply for temporary and/or permanent residence in Canada.
Start-up Visa Program: status quo maintained one year after the 2023 announcement of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy
In the absence of any further steps taken by IRCC, the future of the SUV measures introduced at Collision 2023 becomes questionable as we start Q3 of 2024.
2024 Mid-Year Check-In: Top 10 Canadian Immigration Updates
As we are halfway through 2024, our team has compiled a list of the top ten updates in Canadian immigration. Stay informed and ahead with the latest developments!
Canada Extends Special Immigration Measures for Israeli and Palestinian Nationals
Canada has extended the deadline for the special temporary immigration measures introduced earlier this year in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A Missed Deadline: Understanding the Pathway Toward Citizenship for Second Generation Canadians Under Bill C-71
The pathway to citizenship for second generation Canadians is undergoing significant changes under Bill C-71, however, the issue remains for IRCC that the new law has not yet come into effect by the Court’s initial deadline of June 19, 2024.
Hospitality Industry and Canadian Immigration
There are various avenues for employers and temporary foreign workers who want to work in Canada within the hospitality sector, including several work permit options and a few long-term options should they wish to pursue permanent residency.
Canada’s Caregiver Programs: Expectations and Questions for the Future
Expectations and questions for the future of Canada’s new Caregiver Program, enabling Canadian employers to hire foreign national Caregivers from abroad.
Crucial Role of Safe Spaces for the LGBTQIA+ Community – Glad Day Bookshop
Learn more about the essential role of Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto’s LGBTQIA+ community and the critical support required to keep it thriving.
New Pilot Programs to Support Caregivers and Canadian Families
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new, enhanced pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, aiming to increase access to caregivers for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
IRCC Proposes Pathway Toward Citizenship for Lost Canadians Under Bill C-71
New legislation proposes the introduction of a Substantial Connection test in order for Canadian parents born abroad, who acquired citizenship by descent, to pass their citizenship to their children or adopted children born abroad.
Open Work Permits for Hong Kong Residents in Canada
On May 7th, 2024, IRCC announced a new temporary public policy for Hong Kong residents who are currently present in Canada and have applied for Canadian Permanent Residence, enabling eligible Hong Kong residents to apply for an Open Work Permit.
A Roadmap for International Guests Attending Canadian Conferences
Considerations and essential steps for international guests to successfully travel to Canada and be authorized entry at the border to attend conferences.