Canada continues to encourage French-speaking immigrants to settle outside of Quebec, offering various immigration pathways tailored to Francophone candidates. Individuals from French-speaking countries such as Haiti, Mali, Senegal, Chad, and others have promising opportunities to secure permanent residence in Canada.
1. Express Entry – French-Speaking Category-Based SelectionFebruary 27, 2025 – Ottawa – Canada is making key changes to its immigration system to address labor shortages and streamline pathways for skilled workers. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has announced the 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, introducing a new education category and prioritizing candidates with...
If you are a foreign national in Canada on a work permit or study permit and are experiencing family violence or human trafficking, it’s important to know that you have rights and protections under Canadian immigration law.
Your immigration status will not be jeopardized if you seek help. Canada provides specific pathways to ensure your safety while allowing...
Effective January 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new regulations allowing immigration officers to cancel temporary resident documents under specific conditions. These changes affect Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs), work permits, and study permits.
The goal...
The EB-4 visa category has long been a critical pathway for certain special immigrants, including religious workers. However, increasing demand and persistent backlogs have left many applicants in uncertain immigration statuses, especially those with expiring R visas awaiting an adjustment of status (AOS).
The EB-4 backlog is complex, but...
As of January 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced updated regulations aimed at enhancing border security and the integrity of temporary resident programs. These changes provide immigration and border officers with expanded authority to cancel temporary resident documents, including electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), temporary resident visas (TRVs),...
Effective January 28, 2025, Canada’s Super Visa program has expanded its health insurance options, allowing applicants to purchase coverage from approved foreign insurers. This update provides more flexibility and affordability for parents and grandparents visiting their loved ones. Learn how to ensure your health insurance meets Super Visa requirements and how Visaserve...
Canada has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Class, a new initiative under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act aimed at attracting skilled French-speaking immigrants to communities outside Quebec. This program supports economic development while strengthening the nation’s bilingual identity. Eligible applicants with a valid job offer in a designated Francophone minority community...
Canada is committed to protecting foreign nationals experiencing family violence through its Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) program. Under Ministerial Instructions (MI82), victims can obtain legal status, work or study permits, and access to healthcare. This vital initiative ensures that individuals facing abuse can seek safety without jeopardizing their immigration status. Learn how...
Starting January 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandates that all study permit applications include a provincial or territorial attestation letter. This letter confirms the applicant's placement within regional allocation limits, ensuring a fair distribution of resources. Without this letter, applications will not be processed, and fees will be refunded....
