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2 months ago

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Canada Extends Open Work Permit Eligibility for TR to PR Pathway Applicants Until 2026

Aptech Visa Editorial Team Open Work Permit has been extended till 31st December 2026. The following permit comes under Temporary Residency. This news can change the immigration and Permanent residency plans for many. This is good news for those who have been waiting since 2021 to get Permanent residency in Can...

1 year ago

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Canadian Visitors can no longer apply for work permit from inside Canada

Canadian Visitors can no longer apply for work permit from inside Canada. In a massive update, IRCC announced the immediate closure of the temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit from inside Canada. Initially, this policy was introduced in August 2020 to help those visitors who could not l...

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27Jan

Yogesh shukla

What is Canada’s New Immigration Update?

Canada Begins 2026 Immigration Year With PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw In an effort to highlight the growth of provincial immigration pathways, Canada has introduced its 2026 immigration calendar, which includes a special Express Entry draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 681 Invitations t...

24Jan

Yogesh shukla

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Canada Adds 5,000 New PR Spaces for Francophone Immigrants, Strengthens French-Language Immigration Push

Canada has gone a step ahead to consolidate the French-speaking communities beyond Quebec by declaring 5,000 more permanent residence (PR) selection places to Francophone immigrants in 2026. The relocation is a strong indication of a federal push of increasing the number of French-speaking people in the country, althou...

23Jan

Yogesh shukla

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New Zealand Records Over One Million Visa Decisions in 2025, Signals Faster and More Efficient Immigration System

The New Zealand immigration system reached a significant milestone in 2025, when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) made over 1 million visa determinations across various categories. The record of the huge volume shows that it not only results in the global interest towards New Zealand but also demonstrates that the country...

21Jan

Yogesh shukla

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Approved! Australia Work Permit Changes From 2026 – New Skills In Demand

Australia has officially approved sweeping changes to its work permit system starting in 2026, marking a major shift to a more skills-based, selective,e and market-oriented approach to immigration. The reforms are aimed at ensuring a greater correspondence between skilled migration and labour shortages, and also guaran...

20Jan

Yogesh shukla

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Canada Halts Parent and Grandparent PR Sponsorship in 2026, Shifts Focus to Temporary Visas

The federal government has affirmed that not a single permanent residence application will be received under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) this year under new Ministerial Instructions that will be effective on January 1, 2026. This ruling is a radical change from the past years and leaves families with no...