Immigration Refugees And Citizenship Canada
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Canada’s immigration department will slash 3K+ jobs in coming yearsAn internal memo said around 3,300 jobs will be cut over the next three years, with 20 per cent of the reductions hitting permanent employees.CanadaJan 21, 2025
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Thousands of international students miss fall semester amid visa delaysSome school officials are attributing the dramatic enrollment decline to a chilling effect created by Ottawa's policy to further tighten Canada's study permit system.CanadaOct 22, 2024
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Ottawa says only a handful of visas have been approved for Gaza refugees with relatives in CanadaOttawa opened a pathway for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to obtain visas for extended family members in Gaza but very few applications have been approved.CanadaMar 20, 2024
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Canada to welcome 11,000 migrants from the Americas starting this fall: ministerIn March this year, Canada had promised it would welcome 15,000 migrants from the western hemisphere. Two days later, the unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road was closed.CanadaOct 10, 2023
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As worker, housing shortages collide, Canada hones in on newcomers in skilled tradesIRCC said that by welcoming people in skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing and welding, Canada can help its construction sector attract skilled workers.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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Who are digital nomads and is Canada ready to welcome them?Last month, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada was launching a special visa for digital nomads to come and live in Canada.CanadaJul 16, 2023
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Canada’s immigration system is backlogged. Will PSAC strike make it worse?Before the federal workers' strike kicked off Wednesday, Canada was already facing a backlog of immigration applications and visa delays.CanadaApr 20, 2023
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Hamilton, Ont. chef facing deportation gets extension to stay in Canada, says attorneySince arriving eight years ago from Kenya, John Mulwa has struggled with keeping his protected person refugee status in Canada to remain in Hamilton, Ont.CanadaJan 27, 2023
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Hong Kongers seeking work in Canada could face hurdles as permit program set to expireThe temporary policy, which exempts certain Hong Kong residents from work permit requirements, took effect on Feb. 8, 2021 and is set to expire on Feb. 7.CanadaJan 18, 2023
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Iranian accused of sanction-dodging seeks expedited Canadian citizenshipAlireza Onghaei denies CSIS allegations he helped the Iranian regime evade international sanctions.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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