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          <a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/is-study-work-and-immigrate-still-a-viable-route-to-canadian-permanent-residency-0960084.html">Is study, work, and immigrate still a viable route to Canadian permanent residency?</a>
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          <div class="message"><p>Canada’s Express Entry pool has grown more competitive in 2024 and 2025, leading some to question whether studying in Canada is still a reliable pathway to permanent residency (PR). In fact, having studied in Canada provides significant advantages when seeking…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/is-study-work-and-immigrate-still-a-viable-route-to-canadian-permanent-residency-0960084.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/what-documents-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-discretionary-grant-of-citizenship-0960119.html">What documents do I need to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship?</a>
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          <div class="message"><p>Many people born outside Canada as children or grandchildren to Canadian citizens can act now to obtain Canadian citizenship, rather than needing to wait for amendments to Canada’s Citizenship Act. These individuals (often referred to as “lost Canadians”) may apply…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/what-documents-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-discretionary-grant-of-citizenship-0960119.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Immigration cuts are showing in the latest quarterly population estimates published by Statistics Canada. Between April 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by an estimated 47,098 (or 0.1%). Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/canadas-flatlining-population-growth-reflects-tightened-immigration-policies-0960199.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Are you starting a new business in Canada? Congratulations – that’s something to be proud of! As you embrace this new venture, you’ll be navigating new systems and taking on more responsibilities, all while exploring a new business environment.&nbsp; For…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/business-insurance-in-canada-a-guide-for-newcomers-0960074.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>As of August 31, 958,850 applications remained in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. Considering that the backlog at the end of the month prior was 901,700, this marks yet another month with the backlog increasing. Consult with an…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/ircc-backlog-continues-to-increase-study-permit-backlog-surges-0960148.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Arrivals of temporary residents have declined significantly in July 2025, with worker arrivals down 37% and student arrivals down 55%, compared to July 2024.* According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 18,500 new workers arrived…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/temporary-resident-arrivals-in-canada-continue-decline-0960114.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>Individuals seeking entry to Canada are now subject to AI screening when entering Canada at some land ports of entry (POEs). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has developed a new tool, the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI), to aid its…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/travellers-to-canada-face-ai-screening-0960080.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>For many CELPIP test takers, the speaking component is often the portion of the test that requires the most preparation. Maximizing your score on the speaking test can require some practice, but it will also be one of the most…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/common-errors-to-avoid-on-the-speaking-component-of-the-celpip-test-0959802.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>As the spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker in Canada, whether or not you are eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP) varies depending on you and your spouse’s situation. The following table summarizes spouses of foreign…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/who-is-eligible-for-a-work-permit-as-the-spouse-of-a-foreign-worker-0960037.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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          <div class="message"><p>If you are an international student hoping to obtain a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), you must maintain full-time student status throughout your studies—with only two exceptions: Those who take an authorized leave of absence; and Students who are in their…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="https://www.cicnews.com/2025/09/the-only-times-you-are-not-allowed-to-be-a-full-time-student-for-work-permit-eligibility-0959903.html">Read more</a></span></div>
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