Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just released new data on its immigration processing inventory as of January 27, 2025, showing an impressive reduction in the backlog of applications. Between November and December 2024, the IRCC successfully decreased the backlog by 64,200 applications, demonstrating a focused effort to address one of…
Canada will introduce new caregiver immigration pathways, officially called the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, opening on March 31, 2025. These new programs will replace the now-closed Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot, which stopped accepting applications as of June 17, 2024. Marc Miller announced these pilots on June…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details on the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, specifying the expected number of international students each province will receive. It also provided more information on the new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. The federal government projects that 437,000 study permits will be…
As of January 2025, the federal government has updated the rules for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The government will no longer process LMIAs for regions with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher. This change affects specific Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs),…
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released draft regulations designed to overhaul the immigration consulting industry in Canada. These changes aim to redefine the structure and operations of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), which regulates immigration consultants, and strengthen the overall integrity of Canada’s immigration system. The proposed…
The International Experience Canada (IEC) 2025 season has officially begun, offering international youth a wealth of opportunities to live, work, and explore Canada. In the initial rounds of invitations, which concluded on January 17, 2025, a total of 10,274 work permit invitations were issued, marking a strong start to this year’s program. Book…
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has launched a new regional economic immigration initiative called the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This program is set to run from January 2 to December 31, 2025, and aims to attract up to 800 highly skilled immigrants to four rural and northern regions…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new regulations for international students who are transferring schools. Depending on your specific situation, you may need to apply for a new study permit to make the transfer. This article provides essential information and steps for international students in Canada who are considering transferring schools…
In a press conference held yesterday, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller, alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty, revealed new initiatives to enhance border security and ensure the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. Minister Miller discussed updates on visitor visa policies, actions to reduce abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and the potential…
As Canadians look ahead to 2025, managing the cost of living and planning their finances will be important for many. Several tax changes are set to take effect early in the year, which will impact how Canadians file their taxes, claim benefits, and contribute to savings. Here’s a simplified guide to what you…
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