The new rules introduce specific restrictions on family OWPs, particularly for international students and foreign workers
Despite frustrations with the immigration system, most newcomers reported overall happiness in Canada
In an exclusive conversation with Business Standard, former Canadian minister Ujjal Dosanjh spoke about the India-Canada ties in post-Trudeau era
Trudeau, elected in 2015 after a decade of Conservative rule, was praised for reviving Canada's liberal identity but lost support recently amid surging living costs and concerns over immigration
IRCC confirmed that it will only process applications submitted in 2024 under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP)
IRCC clarified that these requests are part of a standard procedure and not a new practice
The new measures are expected to affect individuals, including those from India, who attempt to enter Canada or the US illegally
A series of policy changes have been introduced since January 2024, affecting international workers and students, particularly from India
Canada Express Entry draw required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727
The requests have caused alarm among international students, many of whom hold valid visas with up to two years of remaining validity
The Indian Student Mobility Report 2023-24 reveals Indian students spend an average of $27,000 on tuition, with total costs, including living expenses, reaching $40,000
In addition to fee hikes, the Canadian government is implementing massive reductions in immigration targets
Canada recently ended the popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, impacting thousands of students, particularly from India
Temporary foreign workers in Canada include those on work permits, study permits, and asylum claimants engaged in employment
"The many malpractices, including outright corruption, have become deeply entrenched in the immigration system," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst
According to media reports, approximately 80% of these fake letters were linked to students from Gujarat and Punjab
The focus on healthcare occupations comes amid Canada's efforts to address labour shortages in this sector
Between January and September 2024, IRCC received 132,525 asylum claims
We made some mistakes and that's why we are taking this big turn," said Justin Trudeau
The LMIA, a necessary step for employers hiring foreign talent, uses wage thresholds to classify jobs into high-wage and low-wage streams