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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma); Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released comprehensive details regarding the eligibility criteria for the In-Canada Workers Initiative, a one-time permanent residency pathway designed to transition temporary residents into permanent ones. According to a department press release issued on Monday, the initiative targets temporary workers who have already applied for permanent residency through existing streams such as the Provincial Nominee Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and various pilot programs for rural and francophone communities. To qualify for accelerated processing, applicants must have resided in a smaller Canadian community for a minimum of two years. The federal government…

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The proposed Bill C-2 has generated significant concern among immigrants and permanent residents across Canada, as it could potentially jeopardize the status of individuals holding or applying for Permanent Residency (PR).The bill, currently under discussion in Parliament, is aimed at addressing perceived gaps in immigration enforcement and national security. However, immigration lawyers and advocacy groups warn that certain provisions may inadvertently put lawful PR holders at risk of losing their status. This includes stricter residency requirements, enhanced reporting obligations, and new compliance rules that could affect those with extended absences from Canada or minor administrative errors.Legal experts…

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Canada Accelerates Permanent Residency for Rural Workers Under New Fast-Track Initiative

Bill C-2 Sparks Concerns Over Canadian Permanent Residency Status