Canada announces new measures to tackle Start-Up Visa processing backlog Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures affecting the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, with the stated goal of reducing long processing times and managing its significant inventory of applications. In summary, the measures (1) pause most new SUV permanent residence intake, (2) […]
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Eterna International is delighted to announce the receipt of 10 letters of support for Vietnam clients in December 2024. These letters of the Canada Start-up Visa Program not only bring immense joy to our clients as the year draws to a close but also fill us with pride. As a dedicated team of lawyers, business
Today, we received Pre-arrival letters of 5 clients from IRCC. The letter informs that IRCC is currently processing our clients’ applications for permanent residency. They now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help them to prepare new life in Canada. We are thrilled to celebrate this achievement! Timeline processing of the case After a
On April 29, 2024, Immigration Canada announced key changes to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, including a new limit of 10 project support letter slots per Designated Organization annually. This change aims to enhance the quality and competitiveness of SUV projects, attracting more innovative ventures to boost Canada’s economy. The policy update improves the review process and
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Congratulations to Eterna International’s clients nearly on receiving Permanent Residence under the Canada Start-up Visa Program! Today, we received Pre-arrival letters of 3 clients from IRCC. The letter informs that IRCC is currently processing our clients’ applications for permanent residency. They now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help them to prepare new life in
The 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan unveiled by the Canadian government underscores a significant recalibration in its immigration strategy. Reducing the overall target for permanent residency from 485,000 in 2024 to 365,000 by 2027, this shift is a direct response to growing concerns about Canada’s capacity to integrate newcomers effectively, particularly amid housing shortages and rising
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced important modifications to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, specifically pertaining to the SUV work permit. These changes are in response to the significant demand for the program and the existing backlog of applications, which has resulted in prolonged processing times for permanent residence under the SUV program.
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On August 28, 2024, IRCC has announced the immediate termination of its temporary public policy that allowed visitors in Canada to apply for work permits from within the country. This policy, initially introduced in August 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was aimed at assisting travellers who were unable to leave Canada due
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What is Peer Review? The Peer Review procedure means when IRCC receives the application, they make sure the applicant has filled out the correct forms, paid the correct fees and included all required documents. What is The Goal of Peer Review? The goal of the peer review is to make sure that D.O’s activities and applicant
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“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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