Quebec's Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced on July 18, 2025, that it has reached its maximum capacity for family reunification applications for parents, grandparents, and certain other family members for the period spanning June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026.
The ministry will not accept new applications for these categories until after June 25, 2026.
Applications received after reaching this threshold will be returned unprocessed, with the fees refunded. MIFI continues to accept applications for minor dependent children and adult dependent children with physical or mental conditions.
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July 21, 2025
Canada's once-admired immigration system has descended into crisis, with the federal government acknowledging up to 500,000 undocumented residents nationwide.
The system's failures include admitting 17,000 individuals with criminal convictions while qualified applicants remain in limbo.
As Prime Minister Carney takes office, he faces mounting pressure to restore credibility by implementing stricter criminal vetting, linking study permits to accredited programs, aligning intake with infrastructure capacity, and publishing transparent audits.
This reform represents the new government's first significant test of prioritizing results over optics in a nation where public support for immigration hinges on fairness and transparency.
#canadian_immigra The Canadian immigration crisis has brought to light various challenges faced by both undocumented residents and policymakers. The urgent need for comprehensive immigration reforms has garnered attention from prominent figures such as Carney, emphasizing the importance of criminal vetting processes. Furthermore, the complexities surrounding study permits and fostering public trust remain key focal points amidst this pressing issue. tion_crisis, #undocumented_residents, #immigration_reforms, #carney, #criminal_vetting, #study_permits, #public_trust
July 21, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program intake will commence on July 28, accepting up to 10,000 complete sponsorship applications.
IRCC will send invitations exclusively to those who submitted interest forms in 2020 but have not yet received invitations. Applications can be submitted electronically through the Permanent Residence Portal or the Representative Permanent Residence Portal.
Those not invited may consider the Super Visa option, which allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, with the option to extend their stay by up to 2 years at a time without leaving the country.
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July 17, 2025
Canada faces a critical immigration policy crossroads as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for "hard caps" amid stalled population growth of 41.5 million.
Despite political rhetoric suggesting immigration reductions, economic data indicates businesses already struggle with labour shortages and reduced consumer spending.
With small businesses reporting a 55% staffing shortage, education institutions facing financial crises due to international student caps, and a concerning brain drain of 106,134 emigrating Canadians in 2024, experts suggest a more strategic approach focusing on targeted immigration, aligning with labour market needs rather than implementing across-the-board cuts.
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July 17, 2025
