Maple News reports that Canada has updated its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy to remove field of study restrictions for international graduates holding bachelor’s degrees from Canadian colleges. This change, effective from March 2025, aligns college bachelor’s graduates with their university counterparts, who were already exempt from program-specific occupation requirements. […]
Year: 2025
Canada Introduces Temporary Citizenship Pathway for ‘Lost Canadians’
Maple News reports that the Canadian government has announced new interim measures to extend citizenship to individuals previously excluded by the controversial ‘first-generation limit’ (FGL) in the Citizenship Act. These updates offer a temporary solution while the government works to amend the law formally. The first-generation limit, introduced in 2009, […]
Navigating Spousal Sponsorship for Canadian Permanent Residence: What Couples Need to Know
Maple News reports that Canada’s spousal sponsorship program remains one of the most straightforward pathways to permanent residency for couples looking to build their future in the country. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to sponsor their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for permanent resident (PR) status, provided they […]
Canada Holds Third Express Entry Draw in March, Invites 536 PNP Candidates
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of March 2025, issuing 536 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw targeted individuals who had secured a provincial nomination, which automatically boosts their Comprehensive Ranking […]
Deadline Extended Again for Changes to Canadian Citizenship by Descent Rules
Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government has once again received an extension to amend the country’s Citizenship Act, specifically concerning the contentious first-generation limit (FGL) for citizenship by descent. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the extension on March 13, 2025, giving the government until April 25, […]
New Brunswick Opens 2025 Immigration with Targeted Skilled Worker Draws
Maple News reports that on March 5 and 6, 2025, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first official immigration draws of the year. These selections focused on skilled foreign workers who have experience or education aligned with New Brunswick’s key labor market needs. The latest draws took […]
Rising Scam Alert: How to Identify Fraudsters Posing as Canadian Government Officials
Maple News reports that impersonation fraud is one of the fastest-growing scams in Canada, costing residents an alarming $638 million in 2024 alone. For newcomers, the risk is especially high, as scammers increasingly pretend to be representatives from key government agencies such as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Service Canada, […]
Rachel Bendayan Appointed as Canada’s New Immigration Minister Amid Cabinet Reshuffle
Maple News reports that Canada has appointed a new Immigration Minister as part of a major cabinet reshuffle ahead of the upcoming 2025 federal election. Rachel Bendayan, the Member of Parliament for Outremont, Quebec, will assume leadership of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), replacing Marc Miller, who served in […]
Mark Carney Proposes Capping Immigration to Address Canada’s Housing and Social Services Crisis
Maple News reports that Mark Carney, the presumed next Prime Minister of Canada, is signaling a significant shift in the country’s immigration strategy. While a long-time advocate for immigration as a driver of economic growth, Carney has recently taken a more cautious stance, proposing a cap on immigration levels until […]
Ontario Narrows Immigration Invitations Amid 2025 Provincial Quota Cuts
Maple News reports that Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) has issued only four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence so far in 2025—significantly fewer than the 14,760 issued during the first two months of 2024. This significant drop aligns with a wider trend across Canada, as provinces adjust to […]
Super Visa Offers Flexible Path for Parents and Grandparents to Join Family in Canada
Maple News reports that the Super Visa program remains a viable and popular solution for Canadian citizens and permanent residents wishing to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada for extended stays—especially as the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) remains closed to new applications since 2020. Unlike the PGP, which […]
Who Must File Taxes in Canada? What Newcomers and Temporary Residents Need to Know
Maple News reports that most individuals who earned income and maintained residential ties to Canada in 2024 are required to file a Canadian income tax return by April 30, 2025. This includes a wide range of people—not just Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but also many foreign workers, international students, […]
How to Secure a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada
Maple News reports that the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) is a valuable tool for foreign nationals in Canada who are awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. BOWPs allow eligible applicants with temporary resident status to continue working legally in Canada while their immigration status is finalized. […]
PGWP Expiring? How to Transition to a TFWP Employer-Specific Work Permit
If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is coming to an end, it doesn’t necessarily mean your time working in Canada has to. According to Maple News, many international graduates have the option to remain in the country and continue their employment by transitioning to a work permit under the Temporary […]
Manitoba and Alberta Extend Fresh Invitations Through Provincial Immigration Streams
Maple News reports that the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta have issued new invitations to candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). In an immigration update spanning from February through early March, Manitoba issued a total of 111 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under […]
Canada Expands Express Entry with New Education-Focused Category
Maple News reports that Canada has officially introduced a new education-focused category within the Express Entry system, offering a promising new immigration pathway for international educators and early childhood professionals seeking permanent residency. As of February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a dedicated category under […]