Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) to create a new permanent economic immigration category for workers with experience and training at Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4 and 5. The department states that this pathway would “support the modernization...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario’s official provincial nominee program (PNP), has updated its requirements to align with the federal Express Entry targeted draws. Watch this in-depth video covering the latest updates to the Ontario-OINP draw. Key Changes to OINP Express Entry Streams The OINP has modified the eligibility criteria for the...
Canada has experienced unprecedented changes to its study program and broader temporary resident program in 2024, with further significant changes planned for Fall 2024. These changes will likely impact the source countries of international students in Canada moving forward. Here’s what we know so far. Major Highlights Shifts in Source Countries for International...
Bachelor of Nursing Programs Now Eligible for Spousal Open Work Permits in Canada: What You Need to Know Starting July 3, 2024, Bachelor of Nursing programs have been added to the list of professional degree programs whose spouses are eligible for open work permits in Canada. Here’s an overview of the key details:...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering changes to the categories it employments for category-based draws in 2025, agreeing to a later overview sent out by IRCC. Key Takeaways IRCC is considering including instruction to the current list of category-based draws to address long-term work deficiencies.The french-language category will likely proceed into...
Effective June 21, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at Canadian ports of entry (POE). This change is immediate. Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that this measure aims to reduce “flagpoling” and enable border officers to focus more on...
International students will need to graduate from programs related to jobs with labor shortages and meet new language requirements to get a work permit after graduation, according to changes being considered by the Immigration Department. With a limit on the number of international students, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has hinted at upcoming changes...
Several news outlets have recently reported on changes to police certificates for temporary residents, with some suggesting that Canada has abolished the police certificate requirement for temporary residents. However, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not changed its policy regarding police certificates, and applicants seeking temporary residency in Canada should be aware...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will make use of advanced analytics and automated technologies to process all spousal and partner applications for family class immigration. In an effort to improve processing efficiency, the department has created two new tools that will be utilized for various aspects of the...
According to recently updated data from the IRCC, there is a modest increase in Canada’s immigration backlog as of April 30. There were 2,220,200 applications for citizenship, permanent residence, and temporary residence pending. This data was updated on May 27 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 897,100 of the more than 2.2...
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