On April 11, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced several new housing affordability measures designed to help first-time buyers and current homeowners. In light of the federal restrictions on foreign home buyers last year (more on that later), newcomers to Canada may be curious if they are eligible for any of the recently […] The post Recent policies that may make home ownership more affordable for eligible newcomers to Canada first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Coming to study in Canada as an international student is a big step, but don’t worry — this article will help you get started on your journey with confidence. Before you arrive in Canada, there are a few things you can do to help make everything go smoothly. Here is a useful checklist before you […] The post Study Abroad in Canada: A Useful Checklist for International Students first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland has tabled federal Budget 2024 to Parliament. Canada releases a budget annually that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It plays a major role in how life will be managed for all people in Canada, including newcomers. For example, the Budget outlines the national plan […] The post Budget 2024: How will it impact Canadian immigration? first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, CIC News has compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to review before expending the time, energy and money necessary to come to Canada. […] The post 10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Increased housing costs have been a recurring theme across Canada over the last few years. This has led the government to take multiple steps to help ease these costs over the next few years. These measures include a recent announcement by Prime Minister Trudeau promising an additional $15 billion CAD in federal loans for upcoming […] The post Comparing rental costs across Canada first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Increasing numbers of applicants are applying for immigration to Canada under provincial nomination programs. However, coming to Canada through provincial immigration programs imposes different obligations than immigrating to Canada through federal programs. This article will discuss the implications of receiving a provincial or territorial nomination and any obligations to settle in the nominating province or […] The post Where in Canada can I settle: applicants selected by province or territory vs by the federal government first appeared on CIC News ..read more

British Columbia and Manitoba has issued invitations to provincial nominees through their individual Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. Together the provinces invited more than 400 candidates from streams designed for in-demand and skilled workers looking to settle in their provinces. Nominees were invited from streams that prioritised in-demand workers and international graduates in their […] The post British Columbia and Manitoba invite provincial nominees first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as several Liberal ministers, have made announcements regarding what can be expected from the upcoming Budget 2024. The Budget, which is set to be tabled to Parliament on April 16, is released annually and helps set the tone for how Canada will be governed in the coming year. In […] The post What can newcomers expect from Budget 2024? first appeared on CIC News ..read more

A permanent resident has many of the same benefits of Canadian citizens. However, unlike citizens, they must maintain their status by meeting certain requirements like the residency obligation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration To maintain your permanent resident status, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 730 days […] The post I am a Canadian permanent resident, how long do I actually need to stay in Canada? first appeared on CIC News ..read more

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the first Express Entry draw of April. The department issued 1,280  invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 549 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the […] The post Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,280 candidates in first April draw first appeared on CIC News ..read more