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Background Since the February 2022 military invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, Canada has upheld steadfast support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against ongoing Russian aggression, and for the people of Ukraine. On March 17, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) as part of Canada’s…
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April 4, 2024 The instructions have been updated to include explicit instructions for officers to follow the rules of procedural fairness in the event of currency devaluation (reliance on extrinsic evidence). Updated instructions Federal skilled trades class: Assessing the application against selection criteria Federal skilled workers: Making the selection decision

Ottawa, April 11, 2024 – On April 30, 2024, fees for all permanent residence applications are increasing as part of a routine update. These fees increase every 2 years to manage growing program and service delivery costs and to keep up with inflation. If you plan on submitting a permanent resident application on or after April 30, consult the…
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Ottawa, April 15, 2024— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will designate a new professional body to issue educational credential assessments (ECAs) for architects interested in immigrating to Canada. As part of the eligibility criteria for economic permanent residence programs, applicants must demonstrate that their foreign degrees, diplomas or certificates are authentic and equivalent to…
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