The International Experience Canada (IEC) 2025 season has officially launched with an impressive start, marking a significant milestone in Canada’s work permit opportunities for international youth. As of the first round of invitations, which concluded on January 17, 2025, a total of 10,274 work permit invitations were issued across three key categories: Working Holiday Visa, […]
Read MoreTable of Contents: Overview of the Express Entry System What is the Tie-Breaking Rule? How the Tie-Breaking Rule Determines Who Gets Invited Detailed Example of How the Tie-Breaking Rule Works Why the Tie-Breaking Rule is Crucial for Fairness What Happens if You Modify Your Express Entry Profile? Understanding Express Entry: Canada’s Skilled Worker Immigration System […]
Read MoreTable of Contents: Introduction Provincial Immigration Ministers Express Concerns Impact of Reduced Provincial Immigration Allocations Changes in the Northwest Territories and New Brunswick Immigration Programs Explaining the 2025 Immigration Levels Plan The “In-Canada Focus” Category: A Potential Lifeline Impact on Labour Markets and Economic Growth Looking Ahead: What to Expect in 2025 Conclusion 1. Introduction […]
Read MoreOntario has launched a new regional immigration initiative aimed at addressing labor shortages and driving economic growth in the province’s rural and northern communities. The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program, which commenced on January 2, 2025, will run through December 31, 2025, and seeks to attract up to 800 highly skilled immigrants […]
Read MoreConservative Leader Critiques Current System, Promises Major Changes If Elected Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has been vocal in his criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, pledging to overhaul the system should he become the next Prime Minister of Canada. As Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, […]
Read MoreGovernment Announces Delay in 2025 Intake Amid Federal Reductions to Nomination Allocations The government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) has announced that it will delay the re-opening of its Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP), originally scheduled for January 16, 2025. The program, which is designed to facilitate the nomination of foreign nationals for Canadian permanent […]
Read MoreIn a startling revelation, nearly 50,000 international students who were issued study permits to pursue higher education in Canada have been reported as “no-shows,” according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the spring 2024 term. This accounts for 6.9% of all international students tracked by IRCC, sparking nationwide discussions about the […]
Read MoreAs of January 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented significant changes to the rules governing the transfer of international students between schools in Canada. These updated regulations primarily affect students transferring between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs), shifting from one level of education to another, and how these transitions impact their study permits […]
Read MoreIn a press briefing held earlier today, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, joined by Minister of Public Safety, David McGuinty, announced a series of significant new measures aimed at bolstering Canada’s border security and improving the integrity of its immigration system. These initiatives focus on tackling fraudulent immigration practices, enhancing visa processing, and tightening […]
Read MoreTable of Contents: Introduction Overview of the New Open Work Permit Eligibility Eligibility Criteria for Spouses of International Students Eligibility Criteria for Spouses of Foreign Workers Transition Provisions for Current Open Work Permit Holders Exemptions and Special Cases Conclusion 1. Introduction The Government of Canada is introducing new changes to the eligibility criteria for open […]
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