By December 23, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) successfully met its annual nomination target for permanent residency. The Federal Government assigned 21,500 nominations to the OINP for 2024 across various streams. On December 23, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) announced that all 21,500 nomination slots for 2024 have been allocated....
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared more details about its plan to eliminate points for job offers in the Express Entry system. In a recent announcement, IRCC confirmed that this change will take effect in the spring of 2025. Currently, candidates in the Express Entry pool can earn an additional 50...
On December 17, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Previously, candidates with valid job offers could gain an extra 50 or 200 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), giving them a significant...
As job openings in Canada steadily decrease, aspiring immigrants and job seekers must concentrate on industries showing positive growth trends. According to Statistics Canada’s report on December 16, there were 546,100 unfilled positions by the end of Q3 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter of decline from the peak of 983,600 job...
The 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) season has started, with pools open to eligible candidates from December 16, 2024. If you want to work and explore Canada, now is the time to apply! Candidates can create their profiles online and prepare for the first round of invitations, which will be sent out on...
On December 17, 2024, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced major changes to Canada’s immigration system. These updates aim to make the process fairer, more secure, and more efficient while tackling important issues like border challenges and immigration fraud. Here’s a simple breakdown of the announcements and what they mean. 1. Ending ‘Flagpoling’...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first Express Entry draw of the week, inviting 1,085 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727. This marks the third Express Entry draw in December. Earlier draws this month included: In November,...
Certain work permit holders in Canada can continue their studies without obtaining a study permit. On December 6, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidelines to confirm that individuals who applied for a work permit before June 7, 2023, are allowed to study without needing a separate license. This measure extends...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new guidelines for international students who plan to transfer schools for the winter or spring 2025 semesters. Under these updated rules, students changing schools in Canada for the 2025 winter/spring terms can begin their studies at the new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) before receiving a...
A new report highlights Canada as the third safest destination for travelers in 2025, placing it just behind Iceland (#1) and Australia (#2). The annual travel safety rankings, compiled by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), a leading North American travel insurance provider, showcase Canada’s strong performance in key safety metrics. Outperforming Other Popular...
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