The Canadian federal government has announced a cap on the intake for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot. Effective immediately, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept only up to 1,010 applications for this program in 2025. No further applications will be accepted after this cap has been reached, or after...
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has in the recent past expanded the list of fields of study eligible for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. The new list came into effect from December 17, 2024, and has a number of new programs particularly in the early childhood education and developmental...
Canada continues to be one of the most popular destinations for international students, offering world-class education and diverse cultural experiences. However, starting in 2025, the Canadian government is implementing several significant changes that could impact your academic and work journey. These updates, announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), are aimed at...
On December 27, 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its most recent draw, sending 276 invites for permanent residency across many streams. Candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers were invited to 56 of these. The specifics of this draw are broken down as follows: Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream All...
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’...
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