The Canadian government issues many immigration documents after someone applies for one of the federal immigration programs. Temporary and permanent residents use these documents to show their eligibility when applying for services and other benefits. Service providers need to have a basic understanding of the different immigration categories and statuses to best serve their clients.
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The Leaky Bucket 2025: Retention Challenges in Highly Skilled Immigrants and In-Demand Occupations
The study, the third in ICC’s Leaky Bucket series, uses 40 years of data to uncover that one in five immigrants leave Canada within 25 years, with the highest losses occurring just five years after arrival.
Last updated Dec 15, 2025
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First “Leaky Bucket” report
The report follows ICC’s first “Leaky Bucket” report released in 2023, also produced by the Conference Board of Canada. That original study revealed the alarming trend of immigrants leaving Canada in growing numbers to seek opportunity elsewhere.
Last updated Dec 15, 2025
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Course/Training
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on:
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
- Date: December 11 - January 23, 2026
- Registration deadline: January 9, 2026
About this Course
This 4-module course is specifically
Last updated Dec 9, 2025
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How Migrant Rights Groups Can Engage with “We’re Better Together” Campaign
Reserve Your Spot
When: Wednesday, December 10th, 3-4:30pm Eastern
Where: Register via Zoom
As support for migrants and refugees has been backsliding in Canada, the “We’re Better Together” campaign was created to improve public opinion and build momentum for an inclusive immigration
Last updated Dec 8, 2025
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Here to Stay: Understanding Immigrant Retention in Canada
Introduction
Research from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) shows that immigrant onward migration – immigrants leaving Canada – has increased steadily since the 1980s. Housing affordability, inflation, cost of living, and similar macro-level economic factors are
Last updated Dec 3, 2025
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Course/Training
Training for Employment Support Services
- Date: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: Oct 30, 2025 (Self-enroll and start learning)
About this Course
The professional development e-learning course Training for Employment Support Services is designed to provide you with the
Last updated Sep 29, 2025
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Course/Training
Foundation of Settlement Work Level 1
- Date: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: Oct 30, 2025 (Self-enroll and start learning)
About this Course
The professional development e-learning course Foundation of Settlement Work Level 1 is a four-week e-learning course that
Last updated Sep 29, 2025
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Anti-Asian racism: A guided learning journey
This comprehensive learning tool approaches anti-Asian racism through an intersectional and DEIA lens, highlighting how race, ethnicity, gender, and other social factors shape these experiences.Last updated May 12, 2025
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Glossary/Factsheet
What is the One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW)?
The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) is a special rule in Canada’s immigration system that helps reunite families. It allows resettled refugees in Canada to apply for certain family members who could not travel with them at the time of their arrival. This application must beLast updated May 9, 2025
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TEMPORARY MEASURES AVAILABLE FOR CUAET HOLDERS IN CANADA
Although CUAET special measures expired on March 31, 2024, Ukrainians who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for an open work permit or a study permit to extend their status in Canada:Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Fee changes: Citizenship and immigration application fees
Recent fee changes
Certain IRCC fee increases went into effect on December 1, 2025.
2025-12-01: Inadmissibility fees increase
IRCC increased the inadmissibility fees on December 1, 2025.
Fee name Old Fee New fee Authorization to return to Canada $479.75 $492.50 Temporary resident permit $2… Published December 4, 2025
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Be part of our launch to grow support for newcomers
Just days before we launch our messaging campaign to proudly show and grow support for immigrants and refugees in Canada, I am inspired by the knowledge that we can do great things together. That is what this campaign is all about.
We know we urgently need to come together to…
Published November 7, 2025
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming professional development and networking opportunities for service providers.
Published October 7, 2025
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Call for participants: Housing for refugee claimants
Researchers at the University of Ottawa are conducting interviews with people who claimed asylum in Canada and experienced homelessness or housing precarity in Ottawa.Published April 22, 2025
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Immigration Levels Plan leaves behind refugees, families and people without status
OCASI is extremely disappointed with the Government of Canada’s deep cuts to 2025 immigration levels, further cuts to follow in 2026 and a lower than expected target for 2027.Published October 29, 2024
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Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Published June 6, 2023
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Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers - Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation.
Published May 31, 2023
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Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
May 31, 2023—Ottawa—With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for…
Published May 31, 2023
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Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years
Ottawa, February 28, 2023—Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave the country. Visitors applying under this public policy who held a work permit…
Published March 9, 2023
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Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders
February 17, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and integration. Since the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program was launched over 4 decades ago, Canadians and permanent residents have come together to offer protection and a safe…
Published March 3, 2023