Canada has improved the way it calculates processing times for immigration applications, aiming to enhance predictability. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will now use forward-looking processing times for several high-volume immigration programs, such as Express Entry and citizenship grants. This change follows recommendations from an Auditor General report, focusing on improving communication with applicants. Updated service standards are anticipated by the end of the year.
To be eligible, sponsors must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, and have enough financial resources to support the family. An alternative option is the Super Visa, which allows extended visits for families.
Ever considered moving to another country? Well, you're not alone. A new report has found that a considerable number of Americans are dreaming of moving to Canada and many are choosing it over anywhere else in the world.
Step aside, Canada. A global ranking of the best countries in the world has bumped Canada from first place and there are several reasons the country has lost the top spot. Published on September 27, the U.S. News Best Countries report considered factors like quality of life, cultural influence and heritage to rank the best places in the world.
There are a lot of culture shock moments that come when you're moving to a new country – and this definitely holds true for Canada as well. While there are quite a few things that took me by surprise when I moved from Dubai to Toronto earlier this year, Canada's tipping culture was definitely one of the biggest things that took time to get used to.