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Start-Up Visa Immigration Rebounded, Rose by 29.4 Per Cent in May
Discover why Start-Up Visa (SUV) immigration to Canada rose by 29.4 per cent in May despite overall immigration that month only nudging up 9.3 per cent as per latest IRCC data. Insights on SUV program trends and impact on Canadian entrepreneurship.

Immigration to Canada Rose by 9.3 Per Cent in May and is on Track to Set a New Record
Discover the latest trends in Canadian immigration as May 2024 sees an increase in new permanent residents. Explore insights into the shifting numbers, projections for the year, and key destination provinces. Stay updated on Canada’s immigration landscape.

Northwest Territories Nominee Program Maxes Out in July in Historic First
Discover the historic milestone as the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) reaches its 2024 allocation cap in July, closing new applications for the first time.

Provinces Using PNP Criteria to Attract Immigrants Most Likely to be Successfully Retained
Discover how Canadian provinces are leveraging Provincial Nominee Program criteria to attract and retain desirable immigrants.

Citizenship rates falling among newly-arrived immigrants to Canada, report reveals
Discover why citizenship rates are declining among newly-arrived immigrants to Canada. A report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship reveals insights into this trend, particularly among university-educated foreign nationals.

Ottawa Eyeing Expansion of Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students
Explore Ottawa’s potential expansion of off-campus work hours for international students beyond the current 20-hour limit.

Manitoba, Newfoundland open to more asylum seekers as Quebec tries to reduce its numbers
Discover how Manitoba and Newfoundland are stepping up to welcome more asylum seekers while Quebec seeks to reduce numbers. Premier statements and calls for federal support highlight the challenges and opportunities across Canadian provinces.

Newly-arrived Immigrants More Likely to Move to Other Province or Leave the Country, Reveals Survey
Discover how newly-arrived immigrants in Canada are more than 30 per cent more likely to relocate within the country or abroad for affordable housing, as revealed by an Angus Reid survey.

Post-secondary Education Can’t be a Back Door to Canadian Immigration, Says Minister
Discover why Immigration Minister Marc Miller asserts post-secondary education in Canada can no longer serve as a backdoor to permanent residency. Learn about the new study permit cap and its implications for international students seeking education in Canada.

