The IRCC has released its latest processing time updates for March 2025, affecting visa, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. Find out the latest wait times and how they impact travellers and immigrants.
Canada has implemented stricter regulations regarding the cancellation of temporary resident documents, impacting tourists, students, and workers. These changes empower immigration officers to revoke visas and permits under specific circumstances.
IRCC has announced significant changes to its study permit program for 2025, reducing the cap to 437,000 permits. Learn about updated requirements, PAL/TAL exemptions, and new compliance rules for designated learning institutions.
In 2025, Canada has introduced a cap on study permit applications, limiting the number of applications processed to 505,162. While this move aims to control the influx of international students, certain applicants will be exempt.
The Canadian government has announced a ban on "flagpoling," a practice where temporary residents leave and re-enter Canada to expedite work or study permit applications. This move aims to ensure that border services are reserved for new arrivals.
Indian students in Canada are reporting sudden requests from IRCC to resubmit critical documents like study permits and educational records. These demands come amid Canada\u2019s stricter immigration policies, leaving students concerned about delays and future complications.
In a significant development, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported a decline in its backlog of immigration applications for the first time since May 2024. As of October 31, the total number of applications in the backlog decreased…
Sweden's Migration Authority reports a rise in work, family reunification, and study permits issued in 2024. With over 80,000 permits granted so far, authorities are considering stricter family reunification rules to better manage integration challenges.
Canada has made a pivotal change for international students by terminating its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program. The decision, effective immediately, aims to create a more equitable application process while impacting processing times and study permit issuance.
In response to an urgent need for skilled professionals across various sectors, Finland has streamlined its processing of work-based residence permits, especially for foreign nationals with specialized expertise. This shift aims to address the country’s ongoing labour shortages in professions…
