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A Pause In Peer Reviews for Start-Up Visa Applications – Quicker Processing Time

“Effective August 1, 2024, all peer reviews have been paused until further notice. No new peer review requests are accepted, and all ongoing peer reviews must be cancelled.”  This notice has been published on IRCC website since August 22, 2024. This means SUV processing time could shorten 12 months. A good signal for SUV applicants who […]

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Major Changes To Canada Start-up Visa Program Policy after August 1st, 2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to the Canada Start-up Visa Program that will take effect on August 1, 2024. Here are the key points:  Key Changes Contract Non-Renewal IRCC will not renew its contracts with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) and the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)

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Confirmed! Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Issued Three-Year Work Permits

The latest issued work permits show another exciting development surrounding the Canada Start-Up Visa program. Our clients have obtained three-year work permits under this program—a significant extension from the previous one-year permits. The Canada Start-up Visa has had revolutionary changes lately. The limited quotas to the Designated Organization and guidelines for the application fast-track are leading the

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Strategic Enhancements of Canada Start-up Visa Program: Priority Processing Guideline Launched

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a series of strategic enhancements to the Canada Start-up Visa program, effective April 30, 2024. These changes are designed to foster a more efficient processing system, leading to faster immigration for high-potential start-ups and ultimately supporting their growth in the country.   New Changes to the Canada

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New Changes: Canada Raises Right of Permanent Residence Fee by 11.65%

Recently, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in immigration fees such as  Permanent Residence Fee, across a variety of categories, effective April 30, 2023. This move is part of the IRCC’s initiative to adjust fees based on inflation, a practice that is anticipated to occur every two years. Key updates

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Eterna Honored with the Award for Contribution to Sino-Foreign Project Cooperation and Exchange

Last week, Nicolas, the President of Eterna International, and the Greater China Business Development Team attended the 11th International Immigration and Entry-Exit Service Industry Summit Forum in Hangzhou. During the conference, Mr. Qi Lixin, the Hangzhou Summit Organizing Committee Chairman, visited our booth for an in-depth exchange with our President, Nicolas. We were also honored

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Eterna’s Early March Achievement: Securing More Than 30 IIP Pre-Approvals

We have more good news to share with you regarding IIP pre-approvals, thanks to Eterna’s professional team. Hot on the heels of receiving over 20 pre-approval letters for the Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) in the first week of March, we have continued to receive an additional 13 pre-approval letters in the second week. More

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Ottawa Sets ‘Soft Cap’ on Temporary Residents to Manage Population Growth

In an important policy shift, Ottawa has announced plans to implement a “soft cap” on the number of new temporary residents entering Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed this news aims to decrease the temporary resident population to five percent of the overall population over the next three years, a reduction from the current 6.2

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Eterna Secures 14 Irish Investor Program Approvals in a Single Batch

In a remarkable start to 2024, Eterna has announced receiving an impressive 14 Irish Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) pre-approval letters in a single batch, marking a significant milestone for the company and its clients. These approvals, now facing extended processing times of 16 to 23 months due to the surge in demand preceding the program’s

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Latest IRCC statistics of Canada SUV Program: Outstanding 84% Approval Rate in 2023

The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residency. The latest IRCC statistics outstandingly highlighted the success and potential of the SUV program.   IRCC Statistics of Canada Start-Up Visa Program Since its inception in 2014 through November 2023, the Start-Up Visa Program has facilitated

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