Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports a practical, eight-step guide designed to help CELPIP test-takers boost their speaking score. Preparing for a high-pressure language exam can be daunting, especially when you’re speaking in a second language. This plan emphasizes regular practice, clear instruction comprehension, and confident, authentic communication to build performance and confidence. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the latest processing times for temporary residence applications, with no overall increases and several categories posting improvements as of March 24 compared with the March 11 update.\n\nSuper visas showed notable gains: submissions from the Philippines improved by five […]

Maple News reports that a misdemeanor on your record can jeopardize entry to Canada. While Canadian citizens are guaranteed entry, foreign nationals—including U.S. travelers—can be found inadmissible based on their criminal history. Under Canadian law, authorities assess offences not by where they occurred, but by how they are treated under […]

Maple News reports that Canada is expanding licensing requirements for internationally trained lawyers seeking accreditation in Canadian common-law jurisdictions. Effective March 1, 2026, the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) added two new prerequisites: mandatory language screening and a stand-alone Indigenous Law and Peoples knowledge requirement. All other NCA requirements for […]

Maple News reports that Canada ranked 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, a global index that assesses well-being by nation. This year’s results place Canada two positions behind the United States, with Poland at 24th and Taiwan at 26th appearing nearby on the list. The […]

Maple News reports that Canada is expanding a pathway to permanent residency for francophone international students and graduates. The new initiative centers on Université de Hearst, a public French-language institution in Hearst, Ontario, which will offer a voluntary program integrated into the university curriculum to guide international students and graduates […]

Maple News reports that arriving in Canada comes with a range of everyday tasks—from finding a place to live to setting up a phone plan and accessing essential services. Opening a bank account is often one of the first steps in establishing your financial footing. Canadian banking can differ from […]

Maple News reports that moving countries is tough, and finding work while settling into a new home can amplify that challenge. When I arrived in Canada in 2022 as a permanent resident with no job lined up, I had to relearn the labor market, adapt to a Canadian resume style, […]

Maple News reports that arriving in Canada brings a flurry of essential tasks—from housing and phone plans to setting up services. Opening a bank account is often one of the first steps newcomers take to establish financial footing and manage everyday expenses. Banking in Canada can differ from what you’re […]

Maple News reports that IRCC’s total application backlog fell to 990,300 as of January 31, the first time it slipped below one million since October 2025, helped by easing work permit wait times. The update also highlights notable shifts across streams, with the study permit backlog up 14 percent, the […]

Maple News reports that the path to Canadian citizenship through naturalization is a multi-year journey, typically extending beyond four years from start to finish. Much of that time is attributable to meeting the physical presence requirement and the processing of the citizenship application. The process is broken into clear stages, […]

Maple News reports that travelers planning to enter Canada this spring risk being denied entry if they have a criminal record, even for minor offences. Border officers review applicants’ histories to assess admissibility, and a record from another country does not automatically guarantee entry into Canada. One potential avenue to […]

Maple News reports a hypothetical scenario: if American pop star Katy Perry wanted to relocate to Canada to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, she would need permanent residency. The citizenship path by descent would only apply to Canadians with roots here, not Perry. Current assessments suggest Perry does not have […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance, making the online, self-administered citizenship test the default format for applicants. The online test draws from a question bank of roughly 300 to 400 items. IRCC’s rules ensure each test version maintains a similar level of […]

Maple News reports that the Senate has passed Bill C-12, a landmark package of reforms to Canada’s immigration system—arguably the most substantial in decades. The bill would empower the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident visas, as part […]

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for a child’s education can feel overwhelming. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a practical way to start saving early for your child’s post-secondary education, whether that’s university, college, trades training, or other eligible programs. An RESP is a government-registered […]