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March 29, 2025
CIC News Update
Settling in Canada

What You Need to Declare When Entering Canada: A Comprehensive Guide

Entering Canada involves more than just showing your passport. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has strict regulations on what you can bring into the country, and failing to...

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Work

Understanding Work Permit Exemptions in Canada

For many foreign nationals, working in Canada typically requires securing a valid work permit. However, depending on the nature of the job and its duration, certain individuals may be...

Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Work

Canada Announces 2025 Quotas for International Experience Canada (IEC) Work Permits

Canada has officially released its 2025 quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, offering youth from partner countries the opportunity to work in Canada through employer-specific or open...

Bridging open work permit for permanent residence applicants

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Work

Bridging Open Work Permit: A Pathway for Continued Employment in Canada

Foreign nationals seeking employment in Canada while awaiting permanent residency (PR) status can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). This specialized permit ensures that eligible individuals can...

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Settling in Canada

Canada to Introduce New System for Social Insurance Number (SIN) Services

The Canadian government is set to implement significant enhancements to obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN), aiming to simplify the experience for newcomers and residents. Among these changes is...

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Settling in Canada

Protecting Yourself from Government Impersonation Scams in Canada

Government impersonation scams have become increasingly common in Canada, posing a serious threat to newcomers and long-time residents alike. Fraudsters often pretend to be officials from agencies like the...

A Complete Guide to Filing Canadian Income Taxes

March 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Settling in Canada

Filing Income Taxes in Canada

A Complete Guide to Filing Canadian Income Taxes: Who Needs to File and How Filing income taxes in Canada is a crucial responsibility for residents, temporary workers, and even...

March 26, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Express Entry Removes CRS Points for Job Offers

Canada has eliminated additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers in Express Entry, effective March 25, 2025. This change impacts candidates who previously received 50 or 200...

March 25, 2025
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada

Canada’s Immigration Backlog Drops as IRCC Reports Progress

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made significant strides in reducing its immigration backlog. As of February 28, 2025, the backlog stood at 821,200 applications, reflecting a...

March 24, 2025
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada

Canada Ranked Happiest Country in the G7

Canada has once again emerged as the happiest country in the G7, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. While Canada saw a slight dip in its overall global...

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