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The number of monthly arrivals under Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program more than doubled in July from the previous month, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). During the month of July, 135 new permanent residents had immigrated under the entrepreneurship program, up 107.7 percent from June’s 65. Canada is...

According to IRCC data, as of July 31, there were 802,600 backlogged applications out of a total of 2,274,600. The numbers indicate a reduction in the backlog since the last update on May 31, when 820,000 applications were considered backlogged out of 2,248,000 in May. The summer is typically a time when applications increase, particularly...

The Philippines and Australia have reached an agreement on a visa program that enables citizens of both nations to seek employment while on vacation in the host country. The pact was formally signed during the official visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, September 8. Foreign Affairs...

In an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced that it will accept up to 15,000 complete sponsorship applications this year. On October 10, IRCC will send invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors, aiming to receive up to 15,000 complete applications. Instead of opening a...

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) data show that 1.3 million Indians went abroad to pursue higher education between 2017 and 2022. They also found that Indians are studying in 79 countries worldwide. According to MEA, 4,65,791 students went to the US, followed by Canada with 1,83,310 students, UAE (1,64,000), Australia (1,00,009), Saudi Arabia (65,800). The...

A distance learning initiative implemented by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) during the COVID-19 pandemic is being extended until December 31, 2023. Post-graduation work Permits (PGWPs) will be available to students who have completed less than 50% of their eligible studies outside of Canada until the end of December 2023. The time spent studying...

Are you a creative soul in search of a fulfilling career in graphic design? Whether you’re a beginner venturing into the thrilling world of graphic design or an experienced hustler in search of some side income (trust me, we’re all feeling the pinch!), freelance graphic design is one of the most exciting and lucrative paths...

As part of its efforts to ease citizenship rules, the German government has proposed a new citizenship law for foreigners, and its cabinet has approved a draft measure to ease citizenship rules. As a result of a faster path to citizenship, Germany’s largest economy hopes to attract talented migrants to deal with persistent labor shortages....