Canada requesting more time to maintain Citizenship rules for Overseas born Canadians
Canada’s first generation limit on Citizenship by descent allows a child born overseas to a Canadian citizen to be automatically eligible for Canadian Citizenship. This rule is only applicable for first generation children. The second generation child born overseas will not be able to inherit their parents citizenship. FIRST GENERATION RULE IMPACT ON OVERSEAS INDIVIDUALS… Continue reading Canada requesting more time to maintain Citizenship rules for Overseas born Canadians
Canada opening doors for Parents and Grandparents to apply for Permanent Residence
On March 7th, Canadian authorities announced that they will open sponsorship invitations for the Parents and GrandParents program (PGP). This program will allow sponsors to invite their parents and grandparents to be permanent residents of Canada. WHAT IS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM? This is a family reunification pathway to permanent residence. This program allows Canadian… Continue reading Canada opening doors for Parents and Grandparents to apply for Permanent Residence
UAE eased Visa-on-Arrival rules for Indians
UAE is expanding its visa-on-arrival rules for Indians. Earlier, in 2024, Indian nationals having valid permits from the United States, United Kingdom and European Union can enter UAE with visa-on-arrival. The list has further expanded to include six more countries. The residents having valid visa, resident permits or green cards from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore,… Continue reading UAE eased Visa-on-Arrival rules for Indians
Canada ready to welcome applicants with 4 new permanent residency programs
Canada is considered as a heaven for skilled workers, students and families. In 2025, the Canadian government has limited the number of permanent residents to 4,65,000 from the 4,85,000 cap set for 2024. Despite this limit, four new permanent residency pathways have been launched by Canadian authorities. These programs have been introduced to fill the… Continue reading Canada ready to welcome applicants with 4 new permanent residency programs
Canada has surged study permit cap to 5.05L for 2025
The Canadian government has announced the study permit applications that it will process in 2025 by setting the limit to 5,05,162. The cap, detailed in ministerial instructions published in the Canada Gazette, is intended to regulate the arrival of foreign students and address challenges related to temporary residency. These changes will be effective from January… Continue reading Canada has surged study permit cap to 5.05L for 2025
Canada is revising Family Open Work Permit rules starting January 21st, 2025
Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) allows foreigners to resume any job without any restrictions. OWP workers do not need LMIA or job offers to start their job. Effective January 21st, only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family OWP. This move will impact millions of students… Continue reading Canada is revising Family Open Work Permit rules starting January 21st, 2025
Canada Immigration changes in 2025
The new year has ushered in tighter immigration policies as the federal government is trying to cool the country’s accelerated population growth. Last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had made significant changes in Immigration policies. It includes tightening limits on newcomers and stricter rules on temporary foreign workers. Here is how Canada’s immigration rules are… Continue reading Canada Immigration changes in 2025
