The Government of Canada has increased the cost of obtaining passports and other travel documents, with the revised fees taking effect on March 31, 2026. The adjustment affects Canadian citizens applying for adult and child passports, as well as people seeking refugee travel documents, certificates of identity and other passport-related services. Under the new fee … Read more
The Canadian government has clarified that not every immigration applicant is required to provide fingerprints and a photograph, outlining 10 categories of people who are exempt from the country’s biometric requirement. The guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is particularly relevant to foreign nationals applying for Canadian visas, work permits, study permits and … Read more
Canada has published an official list of occupations and activities where certain non-citizens may be able to work without first obtaining a Canadian work permit, opening a potential route for specific foreign workers, students, business visitors and professionals. The list covers seven broad categories, including academics and skilled workers, business people, emergency and transportation workers, … Read more
Canada’s open work permit system is attracting fresh attention among Nigerians looking for ways to work in the country without first securing an employer-sponsored job. The attraction is easy to understand. Unlike an employer-specific work permit, an open work permit generally does not tie the holder to one employer or require a job offer before … Read more