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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has provided updated operational guidance on the processing of applications to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members, following the government's announcement of a one-year extension to the temporary public policy supporting Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measures.
Until March 31, 2026, eligible individuals with valid temporary resident status who arrived before March 31, 2024, may apply for new or renewed open work permits or study permits, subject to standard fees.
While the policy for pending applications expired on December 31, 2024, all applications submitted before July 15, 2023, will be processed to completion. Approved CUAET visa holders may still enter Canada during their visa validity period as regular temporary residents.
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The federal government may face challenges securing another extension to address constitutional issues in the Citizenship Act. Bill C-3, introduced on June 5, aims to reverse the 2009 "first-generation limit" rule, which prevents Canadian citizens born abroad from passing citizenship to children born outside Canada.
The bill would establish a 1,095-day cumulative presence requirement, which critics argue is insufficient to demonstrate a substantial connection to Canada.
With Parliament resuming on September 15, lawmakers have limited time to make the Act Charter-compliant before the November 20 deadline.
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On July 11, 2025, Ontario announced that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated its full federal quota of 21,500 nominations for 2024, demonstrating continued high demand for provincial immigration pathways.
Notably, the program made significant contributions to critical sectors, with over 3,200 healthcare workers nominated — the highest number in program history — representing 15% of all nominations.
The technology sector received approximately 30% of nominations, with more than 6,300 tech professionals selected across various roles, including software engineers and information systems specialists.
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On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs.
The updated amounts vary by family size, ranging from CAD 15,263 for a single applicant to CAD 40,392 for a family of seven, with an additional CAD 4,112 for each additional family member. Candidates must update their proof of funds in their Express Entry profile by July 28, 2025, to remain eligible for consideration.
Official bank letters must confirm account balances, the six-month average, debts, and account opening dates.
Funds must be legally accessible and cannot include borrowed money or property equity; however, joint accounts or a spouse’s funds are permitted. Updating financial details will not affect the original profile submission date or Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
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