Immigration Update
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Canada's Immigration Minister is developing stringent new regulations to strengthen the authority of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
The proposed measures would empower the regulatory body to enforce compensation for defrauded migrants and impose substantial fines for violations. This initiative follows recent investigations into consultant misconduct, including a significant case involving fraudulent work permits and job-selling schemes.
While some advocate for limiting immigration representation exclusively to lawyers, citing their more robust governance structures, the Minister remains committed to reforming the current regulatory framework to better protect vulnerable migrants.
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Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools.
From July 1 to August 10, Canada invited 10,357 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 10, 33,131 candidates were registered in the pool and waiting for the invitation. Canada issued 1 ITA for Andorra, 2,206 ITAs for Australia, 17 ITAs for Austria, 56 ITAs for Belgium, 11 ITAs for Chile, 11 ITAs for Costa Rica, 17 ITAs for Croatia, 85 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 40 ITAs for Denmark, 10 ITAs for Estonia, 24 ITAs for Finland, 806 ITAs for France, 617 ITAs for Germany, 32 ITAs for Greece, 34 ITAs for Hong Kong, 515 ITAs for Ireland, 2 ITAs for Iceland, 455 ITAs for Italy, 1,183 ITAs for Japan, 1,373 ITAs for Korea, 3 ITAs for Latvia, 27 ITAs for Lithuania, 5 ITAs for Luxembourg, 2 ITAs for Netherlands, 281 ITAs for New Zealand, 33 ITAs for Norway, 90 ITAs for Poland, 109 ITAs for Portugal, 52 ITAs for Slovakia, 5 ITAs for Slovenia, 84 ITAs for Spain, 98 ITAs for Sweden, 22 ITAs for Switzerland, 42 ITAs for Taiwan, and 2,009 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In 2025, Canada issued 89,977 ITAs under the IEC Program.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant increase to the minimum settlement fund requirements for immigrants applying through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).
Effective July 29, 2025, applicants now need 31.94% more in settlement funds, with single applicants requiring $10,507, up from $7,963 previously.
These employer-driven pathways to permanent residence are designed to address labour shortages in rural and francophone communities outside Quebec, requiring job offers from designated employers with local economic development organization endorsements.
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As of July 29, 2025, IRCC has revised the settlement fund requirements for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
A single applicant must now show at least $3,815, while a family of four needs $7,090.
These updates align with the new low-income cut-off (LICO) thresholds and could affect applicant eligibility. Funds must be readily available, personal savings only, not borrowed or locked in assets like real estate.
Official bank letters showing account balances and history are required. If applying with a spouse, either joint or individual accounts can be accepted with proof of access.
Those already working in Canada on a valid work permit are exempt, but newcomers are advised to bring more than the minimum and declare amounts over $10,000 at the border.
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