IRCC ISSUED 648 ITAS IN THE LATEST PNP-ONLY EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791. Today’s draw was the second PNP-only event this month, following one on October 7 that invited 1,613 candidates with […]
ESDC HAS UPDATED THE WAGE CRITERIA FOR THE HIGH-WAGE STREAM OF THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced exciting updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), notably increasing the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream. Starting November 8, applicants in this stream will need to earn at least 20% above the median wage for their position based on their work location to […]
IRCC HAS LISTED ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS FOR PGWPS
IRCC has updated the eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Starting November 1, some international graduates will need to meet new field of study requirements to qualify for a PGWP. Note: These requirements do not apply to university bachelor’s master’s or PhD graduates. Which fields of study qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)? Eligible […]
BREAKING: IRCC LIMITS STUDY PERMIT AND CHANGES PGWP ELIGIBLITY
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced that the cap on international student permits will remain in place. In 2025, only 437,000 study permits will be issued, a 10% drop from 2024’s target of 485,000. This will lead to 300,000 fewer permits over the next few years. Miller emphasized that not everyone who wants to come […]
ONTARIO AND BRITISH COLUMBIA ARE SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THEIR PROVISIONAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)
This week, both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held their selection rounds. Consequently, candidates were chosen based on their professional experience, job skills, and language proficiency. Provincial immigration results (Aug 31 – Sep 6) ONTARIO On September 5th, the OINP conducted a draw for the French-Speaking […]
SASKATCHEWAN HAS LAUNCHED TWO NEW PROVISIONAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP) ROUTES DESIGNED FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS
On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) specifically for newcomers in the health care and agriculture sectors. In response, Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Immigration and Career Training, noted that these pathways are designed to better align the immigration program […]
HOW TO ASSOCIATE YOUR PAPER APPLICATION WITH YOUR ONLINE IRCC ACCOUNT
For some IRCC applications, you must submit a paper application. You might be able to link it to your online account for quicker status updates. Click Link an application to your IRCC secure account – Canada.ca to check if your application can be linked. To link your application: Once your application is linked, you will […]
ONTARIO BRITISH COLUMBIA AND MANITOBA ARE ISSUING PROVINCIAL NOMINATIONS TO CANDIDATES
This week, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba issued nominations to candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited based on their work experience, skills, and education. Each PNP has its own scoring system for ranking candidates, and these scores aren’t comparable across different PNPs. Some PNP streams are “enhanced” and linked to the […]
Canadian Passport Ranked as the Seventh-Best in the World
Residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley and Partners has released their 2024 ranking of world passports, incorporating data from the International Air Transport Authority.This year, the firm ranked the Canadian passport as the seventh most powerful in the world, based on various criteria, including the number of visa-free travel options it provides. Canadian passport holders […]
What Is an Immigration Lawyer, And Why Do You Need One?
It takes more than just a desire to move to Canada to be successful in the immigration process. It takes paperwork, patience, and an understanding of bureaucracy. The chances of your immigration application success increase if you hire an immigration attorney. Here are some reasons you should hire an immigration lawyer if you’re wondering, “Why […]
