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Sydney Morning Herald
25-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
The US denied entry to Madolline. It's causing her issues with other countries
Madolline Gourley had a special reason to be nervous when she applied for a working holiday visa for a trip to Canada. Back in 2022, the Brisbane resident had flown into Los Angeles on her way to a pet-sitting holiday when she was denied entry to the US. Even though she wasn't being paid for looking after a homeowner's pets, she was in violation of her ESTA visa waiver because the free use of the owner's residence was considered a form of payment. Therefore, she was working, and anyone with an ESTA visa waiver is not allowed to work. After sitting through two interrogations, and after just a few hours in the USA, she was shunted out of the country on a flight back to Australia. A denial of entry has repercussions. 'The US, Canada, Australia, the UK and New Zealand share the information collected by their immigration departments,' says Gourley. So when she applied for a working holiday visa for Canada under the International Experience Canada program, she was alarmed when one of the questions on the application asked: 'Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country/territory?' 'That had been weighing on my mind a lot,' Gourley says, 'how being refused entry to the United States would affect future visa applications. I wasn't sure if telling the truth would result in an instant rejection, but thankfully there was an option to attach a letter outlining the particulars. 'I wrote a two-page letter and two weeks later I got an email saying my application status had been updated. I logged in and scrolled down to see my work permit had been approved. This was pretty exciting because it meant I was able to house and cat sit in Canada, and I could get a paid job if I wanted to.' Any country that requires you to apply for a visa or a visa waiver will ask the question, 'Have you ever been denied entry to another country?' Answer 'yes' and you can expect to be subject to a higher level of scrutiny. Fail to admit to such an offence and you'll probably be found out, and the consequences could be serious.
The Age
25-05-2025
- The Age
The US denied entry to Madolline. It's causing her issues with other countries
Madolline Gourley had a special reason to be nervous when she applied for a working holiday visa for a trip to Canada. Back in 2022, the Brisbane resident had flown into Los Angeles on her way to a pet-sitting holiday when she was denied entry to the US. Even though she wasn't being paid for looking after a homeowner's pets, she was in violation of her ESTA visa waiver because the free use of the owner's residence was considered a form of payment. Therefore, she was working, and anyone with an ESTA visa waiver is not allowed to work. After sitting through two interrogations, and after just a few hours in the USA, she was shunted out of the country on a flight back to Australia. A denial of entry has repercussions. 'The US, Canada, Australia, the UK and New Zealand share the information collected by their immigration departments,' says Gourley. So when she applied for a working holiday visa for Canada under the International Experience Canada program, she was alarmed when one of the questions on the application asked: 'Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country/territory?' 'That had been weighing on my mind a lot,' Gourley says, 'how being refused entry to the United States would affect future visa applications. I wasn't sure if telling the truth would result in an instant rejection, but thankfully there was an option to attach a letter outlining the particulars. 'I wrote a two-page letter and two weeks later I got an email saying my application status had been updated. I logged in and scrolled down to see my work permit had been approved. This was pretty exciting because it meant I was able to house and cat sit in Canada, and I could get a paid job if I wanted to.' Any country that requires you to apply for a visa or a visa waiver will ask the question, 'Have you ever been denied entry to another country?' Answer 'yes' and you can expect to be subject to a higher level of scrutiny. Fail to admit to such an offence and you'll probably be found out, and the consequences could be serious.
Edmonton Journal
24-05-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
What the data show about the state of immigration in Canada since cuts were announced
Article content According to Statistics Canada data, the overall population reached 41,528,680 on Jan. 1, 2025, up from 41,465,298 on Oct. 1, 2024, an increase of 63,382, the report states. 'By contrast, the population increase between the two previous quarters was 176,699. Immigration level reductions played a critical role in the outcome,' the report states. While the number of new permanent residents in a single quarter declined by 15 per cent, when comparing the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, the largest reduction in newcomers was attributed to temporary residents who came via the International Mobility Program (IMP). The program allows companies to hire temporary foreign workers without the usual Labour Market Impact Assessment. The IMP includes the post-graduate work permits granted to international students, the International Experience Canada stream for workers aged 18 to 35, free trade agreements, company transfers and permits for high-demand occupations, such as software engineers, among other programs.
Calgary Herald
24-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
What the data show about the state of immigration in Canada since cuts were announced
Article content A new analysis of immigration data released by the federal government reveals that while the number of new permanent residents dropped after the federal government announced that it would cut immigration levels, the number of temporary foreign workers actually increased, while other temporary permits declined. Article content Last October, the federal government under then prime minister Justin Trudeau announced it would reduce its permanent immigration targets from 500,000 down to 395,000 in 2025. The government also set a cap for the first time on the intake of temporary residents in both student and worker streams, at 673,650 temporary resident visas for 2025. Article content Article content 'Meeting these targets is not simple given the need to account for regional priorities, pre-existing and other considerations,' says a detailed analysis of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data done by the Metropolis Institute and the Association for Canadian Studies. Article content Article content The government will also have to take into account population growth, which has slowed since the immigration cuts were announced. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Canada's population grew by 0.2 per cent, the slowest quarterly growth rate since the end of 2020. Article content 'Those declines in population growth, that's an issue that is the object of an important national conversation that we're not really having. We're not meaningfully having that conversation, which is, do we want population growth? Or do we not? We're very dependent on immigration in that regard, and so we're not making that connection,' said Jack Jedwab, president and CEO of the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute. In a follow-up email, Jedwab noted that Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to return 'our overall immigration rates to sustainable levels,' in his mandate letter published on May 21. But that is a term 'that is open to much interpretation,' Jedwab said. Article content Article content According to Statistics Canada data, the overall population reached 41,528,680 on Jan. 1, 2025, up from 41,465,298 on Oct. 1, 2024, an increase of 63,382, the report states. 'By contrast, the population increase between the two previous quarters was 176,699. Immigration level reductions played a critical role in the outcome,' the report states. Article content Article content While the number of new permanent residents in a single quarter declined by 15 per cent, when comparing the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, the largest reduction in newcomers was attributed to temporary residents who came via the International Mobility Program (IMP). The program allows companies to hire temporary foreign workers without the usual Labour Market Impact Assessment. The IMP includes the post-graduate work permits granted to international students, the International Experience Canada stream for workers aged 18 to 35, free trade agreements, company transfers and permits for high-demand occupations, such as software engineers, among other programs.
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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada visa update: Indians get work permit in 16 weeks, PR in 5 months
Indians waiting to go to Canada for study or work may have to prepare for longer wait times, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s latest application processing estimates. The weekly and monthly updates cover a range of immigration categories, including visitor, work, and study visas, as well as permanent residency and citizenship. These estimates reflect the time taken to process 80% of applications in each category. Take a look at the latest processing times and what they mean for Indian applicants and others planning to visit, study, or settle in Canada. Citizenship certificate: 4 months (up from 3 months) Renunciation of citizenship: 7 months (down from 8 months) Search of citizenship records: 15 months (no change) Resumption of citizenship: no estimate due to insufficient data Those who applied around March 31, 2025, should expect to receive their Acknowledgement of Receipt soon. IRCC has also flagged delays for certificate requests from outside Canada or the US. Temporary resident visas (updated weekly) Visitor visa (outside Canada) India: 18 days (down from 19 days) United States: 18 days Nigeria: 96 days (up from 89 days) Pakistan: 26 days (up from 25 days) Philippines: 28 days (up from 27 days) Visitor visa (inside Canada): 23 days (up from 20 days) Visitor extension: 169 days (up from 163 days) Super visa for parents and grandparents India: 105 days (down from 119 days) US: 79 days (up from 74 days) Nigeria: 69 days (up from 68 days) Pakistan: 173 days (up from 172 days) Philippines: 113 days (down from 116 days) Study permit From outside Canada: India: 9 weeks (up from 8 weeks) US: 5 weeks Nigeria: 5 weeks Pakistan: 12 weeks (up from 9 weeks) Philippines: 15 weeks (up from 11 weeks) From inside Canada: 5 weeks (up from 4 weeks) Study permit extension: 234 days (up from 223 days) Work permit From outside Canada: India: 16 weeks (down from 18 weeks) US: 11 weeks (down from 17 weeks) Nigeria: 10 weeks (up from 9 weeks) Pakistan: 7 weeks (down from 8 weeks) Philippines: 6 weeks (down from 7 weeks) From inside Canada: 237 days (up from 233 days) Other temporary categories Seasonal agricultural worker programme: 13 days (up from 11 days) < International Experience Canada (IEC): 5 weeks < Electronic travel authorisation (eTA): 5 minutes (may take up to 72 hours in some cases) Permanent residency (PR) cards (updated weekly) New PR card: 43 days (up from 35 days) PR card renewal: 11 days (up from 10 days) Family sponsorship (updated monthly) Timelines vary by province, with longer waits in Quebec due to its additional review process. Spouse/common-law (outside Canada, non-Quebec): 10 months (down from 11 months) Spouse/common-law (outside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (up from 35 months) Spouse/common-law (inside Canada, non-Quebec): 29 months (up from 24 months) Spouse/common-law (inside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (unchanged) Parents/grandparents (non-Quebec): 36 months (unchanged) Parents/grandparents (Quebec): 48 months (no change) Canadian passport (updated May 1, 2025) In-person application: 10 business days By mail (within Canada): 20 business days Urgent pick-up: by end of next business day Express pick-up: 2–9 business days Mailed from outside Canada: 20 business days Permanent residency – economic class (updated monthly) Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months (down from 6 months) Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry): 5 months (down from 6 months) Non-Express Entry PNP: 20 months (down from 21 months) Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months Federal Self-Employed: 53 months (up from 50 months) Atlantic Immigration Program: 11 months IRCC uses an online tracker that adjusts based on real-time data, giving applicants a clearer idea of how long they might wait. The tool was introduced in 2022 to replace older fixed processing benchmarks.
