IRCC Tightens The Study Permit Cap And Alters PGWP Eligibility
IRCC tightens the study permit cap and alters PGWP eligibility. Marc Miller earlier stated that the international student cap is here to stay. Particularly, IRCC will just issue 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, […]
IRCC introduces a new work permit for tech companies in Canada
IRCC introduces a new work permit for tech companies in Canada. This new work permit is under the Innovation Stream of the IMP. Moreover, the Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Highway. It was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech […]
IRCC & Destination Canada Hosts A Bilingual Virtual Job Fair
IRCC & Destination Canada hosts a bilingual virtual job fair for tourism, hospitality, and culinary jobs across Canada on November 13th, 14th, and 15th. Registration for the event will begin on September 23rd and close on October 27th, 2024. Participating job seekers will have the option to connect online with prospective Canadian employers and will […]
Four Canadian Provinces Issued Provincial Nominations
Four Canadian provinces issued provincial nominations. Applicants were selected for their professional experience, general eligibility, and secured employment for provincial immigration. Note: Each Provincial Nominee Program uses its own scoring system to assign eligibility points to immigration applicants. These scores are largely not comparable and must be viewed only within the context of a specific […]
Immigration Has Boosted Alberta’s Population Growth
Immigration has boosted Alberta’s population growth. New data from the government of Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information reveals that the province has both international and interprovincial immigration. From April 2023 to April 2024, the province’s population grew by 204,677, or 4.41%—marking the highest year-over-year growth rate in Canada as a whole, 3.20%. It shows […]
Which Canadian regions may see less temporary foreign workers?
On August 26, ESDC declared that it would suspend the processing of LMIA under the Low Wage Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – for employees located in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to or higher than 6%. Here’s which Canadian regions may see less temporary foreign workers. Well, to […]
IRCC Issues 911 ITAs In The Latest Express Entry Draw
IRCC issues 911 ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw for PNP applicants. The minimum score required was 732 to be considered. The recent draw is the first of the month & follows a busy summer. Throughout July & August, IRCC invited applicants in 14 separate Express Entry draws. July broke the record for the […]
How To Sponsor Your Spouse For Canadian Immigration
Family reunification is the second-most prominent class of immigration for newcomers to Canada after economic immigration. Here’s how to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration. In 2024, IRCC expects to welcome over 114,000 new permanent residents through these pathways. These include spousal sponsorship, children and dependents, and parents and grandparents. Sponsoring a spouse allows foreign […]
Ontario and British Columbia Nominate PNP Applicants
Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP applicants. Applicants were selected based on their professional experience, employment, and language abilities. Provincial Immigration Results: August 31 – September 6 Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP applicants. Below are the results for the same. 1. Ontario On September 5, the OINP held a draw through the French-Speaking Skilled […]