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BCCA President Calls for Continued Progress on Skilled Trades Immigration

The British Columbia Construction Association president highlights progress in immigration policies but stresses more needs to be done to attract…

Canada vs. America: Immigration Threat Analysis

Canada and the U.S. have different immigration impacts due to distinct policies. Canada's high targets strain housing and infrastructure, causing…

Can Pending Green Card Affect TN Status?

Having a pending green card application can complicate TN visa status due to conflicting intents; TN requires non-immigrant intent, while…

Canada Immigration: Lower Scores for Skilled Worker Residency

Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the Skilled Workers’ Permanent Residency Program, lowering the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)…

Canada Penalizes Employers for Temporary Foreign Worker Violations

In 2023, Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) issued $2.1 million in penalties to non-compliant employers, a 36% increase from…

Rising Numbers of Same-Sex Immigrant Couples in Canada

Over the past 20 years, same-sex immigrant couples in Canada soared from 900 to 20,470. They're increasingly moving to smaller…

Canada Bans Border Applications for Post-Graduation Work Permits

Canada has banned post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications at the border to curb "flagpoling," which strains resources. This affects international…

Canada Considers Buying Hotels to Tackle Refugee Crisis

Canada is addressing the refugee housing crisis by purchasing hotels and converting them into housing centers, supported by the federal…