Canada Online Passport Renewal
Canada online passport renewal is now open to all eligible adult Canadians in Canada.
Entries by SPIVAS Immigration
Upcoming Changes to the New OINP
The new OINP will re-open in late summer of 2026
Start-Up Visa Program is Closing
Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program closed December 31, 2025
NEW Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP and FCIP)
The RCIP and FCIP are now open to applicants for 2025.
Changes to the International Student Program
Regulations regarding weekly work hours and changing DLIs
Increase in Students’ Work Hours
Students’ work hours have increased to 24-40 hours per week.
Work in Canada as a Digital Nomad
Digital nomads don’t need a work permit to work in Canada.
Could You Be a Lost Citizen of Canada?
If your direct family tree has a Canadian, you may be a lost Canadian entitled to Canadian citizenship.
NEW Community Immigration Pilots
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
NEW Cap and Guidelines for International Students
Yearly cap on study permits, changes to PGWP and OWP
Increased Proof of Funds for International Students
Cost of Living increased to $20,635; Increased student work hours will be extended
Streamlining Work Permit Processing for Filipino workers
A Pilot Program for faster processing of work permit requirements
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
SPIVAS is a member in good standing of:
Canada Immigration 101: Which Program is Right for You...November 28, 2019 - 3:43 PM
You Can Now Have Your Biometrics in CanadaDecember 13, 2019 - 8:55 AM
9 Well-Paying Part-Time Jobs for Students in CanadaMarch 11, 2020 - 6:34 AM
Changes to Canada’s Travel Restrictions Due to CO...June 9, 2020 - 3:32 AM
3 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Canadian Immigration...September 24, 2020 - 3:03 AM
Canada Online Passport RenewalJuly 28, 2026 - 5:29 PM
Upcoming Changes to the New OINPJune 26, 2026 - 5:52 PM
Start-Up Visa Program is ClosingDecember 19, 2025 - 9:52 PM
NEW Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP...January 30, 2025 - 8:03 PM
Changes to the International Student ProgramNovember 16, 2024 - 9:15 AM
biometrics
business immigration
Canadian immigration consultant
caregivers
citizenship
Closed programs
construction workers
covid-19
digital nomad
DLIs
Express Entry
FCIP
Filipinos
human rights defenders
IEC
immigration
immigration plan
immigration programs
immigration tips
international students
IRCC
journal
Language exam
Nova Scotia
OINP
Ontario
part-time jobs
PGWP
Philippines
proof of funds
public policy
RCIP
RNIP
SDS student direct stream
Seriously why us
Start-Up Visa Program
student work hours
study in Canada
SUV
TR to PR
visitor visa
workers
worker to PR
work in Canada
work permit