Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that newcomers filing taxes in Canada for the first time can now benefit from professional guidance, thanks to a newly released webinar that explains the essentials of tax filing for immigrants. Filing taxes is not only a legal responsibility but also a gateway to accessing important government […]

Maple News reports that former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump may now be deemed criminally inadmissible to Canada, following his conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a New York hush money case. Under Canadian immigration law, individuals convicted of offenses outside Canada […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has released a detailed report calling for a major legislative overhaul of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). According to CILA, the current IRPA, which has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 2001, is outdated and no longer […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s public dental care initiative—the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)—is set to expand its coverage on June 27, now including children under 18 from eligible households. Launched in late 2023 to support low- and middle-income Canadians, the CDCP is a multi-phase government program designed to ease […]

Maple News reports that Canada is set to launch two new pilot programs that will offer permanent residency to eligible caregivers upon their arrival in the country, a significant shift from the existing caregiver immigration process. This update comes ahead of the June 17 expiration of the current Home Child […]

According to Maple News, achieving a high score on the IELTS exam is a critical step for individuals aiming to immigrate to Canada or pursue academic and professional opportunities in English-speaking environments. Recognized globally, IELTS scores are often key to unlocking permanent residency, obtaining work or study permits, and registering […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued comprehensive guidance on how immigration applicants can obtain a police certificate—a key document required in many immigration programs, including Express Entry and applications for permanent or temporary residence. A police certificate is an official statement confirming whether an […]

Maple News reports that language proficiency remains a key criterion for most of Canada’s economic immigration programs. If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada through one of these streams, chances are you’ll need to prove your ability to speak English or French by taking an approved language test. Immigration, Refugees […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting applications from communities interested in participating in two new immigration pilot programs: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. These new initiatives, announced earlier this year, are designed to address Canada’s long-term economic […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced urgent immigration relief measures for individuals impacted by the escalating crisis in Haiti. On May 23, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a series of temporary policies intended to offer protection and support for Haitian nationals currently in Canada and select family members who […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding access to Canadian citizenship for children born abroad. The proposed legislation—Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)—seeks to eliminate the current first-generation restriction on citizenship by descent and restore status to […]

Canada is celebrating Citizenship Week 2024 from May 13 to 19, highlighting the rights, responsibilities, and privileges that come with being Canadian. As reported by Maple News, the week serves as a reflection point for both long-time and new Canadians to recognize what it means to be part of this […]

Maple News reports that on May 10, Immigration Minister Marc Miller met with provincial and territorial immigration leaders in Montreal to discuss pressing issues and shared priorities shaping the future of immigration in Canada. The meeting brought together members of the Federation of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI), a collaborative […]

Maple News reports that while many newcomers are eager to begin their journey to Canada, immigration application delays remain a barrier for thousands of applicants each year. Fortunately, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides clear guidance to help reduce the risk of these setbacks. By following a set of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a temporary public policy allowing permanent residence (PR) applicants from Hong Kong to remain in Canada and continue working while awaiting a decision on their immigration status. This new measure, taking effect on May 27, 2024, targets residents […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now processing proof of Canadian citizenship applications more quickly than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, applicants may receive decisions within just three months, a significant improvement from previous processing times. This is welcome news for individuals born outside of […]