What is a Canada UCI Number?
Canada's UCI (Unique Client Identifier) Number is an eight or ten-digit identification number assigned to individuals who interact…
Canada Increases Airport Security for India Flights Amid Tensions
Amid diplomatic tensions, Canada has reinforced airport screening for travelers heading to India due to security concerns. This…
IRCC Application Fees Increase Effective December 1, 2024
Starting December 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for various immigration services like…
Ontario Public Holidays and Long Weekends 2025 Guide
In Ontario, 2025 includes nine statutory paid holidays: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada…
Canada Study Permit Update: New Rules for Changing Schools 2024
In 2024, Canada requires international students to obtain a new study permit when changing schools between Designated Learning…
Justin Trudeau Admits Immigration Policy Mistakes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted to immigration policy missteps, stressing rapid immigration post-COVID strained housing and public…
Surge in Asylum Claims by International Students in Canada
Canada faces a surge in asylum claims from international students amid stricter immigration rules. Claims rose over 650%…
New 24-Hour Work Limit for International Students in Canada
Canada now allows international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, up from 20, to…
IRCC Immigration Backlog Grows as 2025 Plans Unfold
Canada's immigration system faces a backlog of over 1 million applications, with temporary residency demand driving a significant…
Quebec Temporary Residents: New PR Pathways Through Pilot Programs
Quebec's pilot programs offer alternative pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents in key sectors like food processing,…
Express Entry: How Americans Can Immigrate to Canada in 2024
Americans can immigrate to Canada via the Express Entry system, which manages applications for Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian…
Canada’s Immigration Stance in Response to Donald Trump Deportation Plan
Canada braces for potential migrant influx due to Trump's deportation plans. Immigration Minister Marc Miller states "not everyone…
Why Canada Closed the Student Direct Stream
Canada closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) to ensure fairness, program integrity, and manage international student influxes due…
How Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada Decides Visa Type
In November 2024, Canada's IRCC changed its visitor visa approach, moving from automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas to discretionary…