On October 24, Canada revealed its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027, introducing targets for temporary residents for the first time, including international students. Each year, Canada releases its Immigration Levels Plan to establish the number of permanent residents it intends to welcome, supporting economic growth, family reunification, and humanitarian obligations. The Immigration Levels...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its most recent draw on November 8, 2024, issuing a total of 274 invitations for permanent residency across multiple categories. Among these, 33 invitations were sent to candidates who had a valid Express Entry profile number. Here are the specifics of the November 8 MPNP draw:...
As of November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially stopped accepting study permit applications through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Additionally, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) program for Nigerian applicants has also been discontinued. From now on, all study permit applications must follow the standard application process. The Student...
Canada has introduced changes to its visa policy, shifting from its previous practice of issuing long-term, multiple-entry visas. Under the updated policy, tourist visas with a validity of up to ten years will no longer be offered. Instead, immigration officers now have the flexibility to grant either single-entry or multiple-entry visas based on...
The latest BC PNP draw on November 6 invited 51 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in a targeted selection round. This draw included 31 invitations specifically for tech roles under the skilled worker and international graduate streams, including the Express Entry options, with a cutoff score that increased by 11 points...
Canada’s immigration backlog continues to increase as the number of pending applications grows, despite ongoing efforts to improve processing efficiency. Recent official data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), updated on November 4, reveals that a record-breaking 2.5 million applications are currently in the processing queue. Of this total, approximately 1.1 million...
Canada has always been an attractive destination for international students, who come here for quality education and residency opportunities. But recent government policies have imposed restrictions on student visas, posing challenges to the country’s postsecondary institutions. In a recent announcement, Immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed that study permits would be reduced by 10%...
In November 2024, Ontario residents will receive two important benefit payments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). These payments are designed to support eligible residents, particularly low- and moderate-income households, in managing the increasing costs of daily essentials. With the rising cost...
The black market for LMIAs (Labour Market Impact Assessments) in Canada has been an ongoing issue, but it has now reached unprecedented levels. Following recent measures by the Canadian government aimed at lowering immigration targets and restricting temporary resident numbers, the demand for LMIA-backed jobs in Canada has skyrocketed. CBC’s investigative reports reveal...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with Immigration Minister Marc Miller, announced the 2025-2027 immigration targets, which will reduce both temporary and permanent resident admissions starting in 2025. This policy shift marks a significant departure from Canada’s previous post-pandemic approach, initially aimed at addressing labor shortages and stimulating economic growth. The decision has sparked...
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