Following a prolonged period of heightened scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have expressed their concerns about employer abuses within the system. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault, speaking on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the deadline for participants in the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program to apply for work permits. CUAET participants currently in Canada as temporary residents now have until March 31, 2025, to apply for an open work permit. However, unlike previous CUAET measures,...
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is an important financial support for millions of Canadian families, and the recent updates for August 2024 have caught attention across the country. Navigation GuideWhat is the Canada Child Benefit?Key Features of the Canada Child BenefitHow much is the newly increased CCB payment now?Who is Eligible for the...
Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This stream offers foreign workers with the necessary skills, language proficiency, and education a chance to secure permanent residency in Ontario. One of the key benefits of this stream is that you do not need a job...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. In this category-based selection, 2,000 candidates with French language proficiency were invited. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394. This is the third Express Entry draw this week,...
On August 14 and July 31, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revised the processing times for various immigration applications. Staying informed about these changes is essential for applicants as they navigate their immigration journey. Monitoring IRCC processing times is crucial for managing expectations and planning ahead. These updates highlight IRCC’s continued efforts...
In the most recent Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw of 2024, held on August 15, 292 invitations for permanent residency were issued under the International Education Stream and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. Here are the complete details of the MPNP draw announced on August 15. International Education Stream:Profiles that confirmed meeting the...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held an Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,200 candidates. This draw was aligned with the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 to qualify. On 13 August draw, 763 candidates from the Provincial...
Today, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, introduced a new immigration pilot program designed to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. The Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) aims to make it easier for students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas to gain admission and...
On August 13, two new OINP draws issued a total of 1,378 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Both rounds, announced by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), targeted candidates in the Foreign Worker stream, focusing on 40 healthcare and 104 priority occupations. Here are the details of the Ontario-OINP draws: Invitations...
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