Canada has begun the new year with its first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, issuing 1,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 542. This CEC draw is the second of the week, following a Provincial Nominee Program […]
Read MoreThe federal government of Canada will not meet the revised deadline to amend the controversial second-generation cut-off provision of the Citizenship Act. As a result, those who may be eligible for Canadian citizenship under this provision will face further delays. In light of recent developments, the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, has prorogued Parliament […]
Read MoreApplying for a visitor visa to Canada may seem like a routine procedure, but it’s far from guaranteed that you’ll be approved. According to recent data, Canada has seen a significant rise in visitor visa rejections in 2024. This comes amid changes to the validity periods for Canadian visitor visas. Whether you’re applying for the […]
Read MoreThe first Express Entry draw of 2025 has taken place, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 471 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks a significant step in Canada’s ongoing efforts to manage its immigration system and address critical workforce shortages in various sectors, particularly in […]
Read MoreCanada is set to introduce an innovative new category under its Express Entry immigration system in 2025, which will focus on addressing the pressing labour shortages in the education sector. This change follows consultations carried out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2024. As part of these updates, the country will introduce an […]
Read MoreCanada’s immigration landscape underwent several key developments in 2024, especially within the family class sponsorship and work permit programs. Key reforms driven by evolving political priorities and humanitarian concerns have had a significant impact on the pathways for family reunification. In particular, the introduction of new temporary resident pathways, modifications to Spousal Open Work Permits […]
Read MoreIn a notable shift, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made strides in reducing its backlog of immigration applications. As of November 30, the backlog stood at 1,006,500 applications, a significant reduction from the 1,056,100 recorded at the end of October. This 4.7% drop in just one month marks a promising trend toward […]
Read MoreIn a pivotal and unexpected move, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared his intention to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. However, Trudeau emphasized that he will continue to serve as Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen by the Liberal Party. Along with his resignation announcement, the […]
Read MoreTable of Contents: Introduction to Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in 2024 Key Provincial Changes in 2024 Alberta: New Pathways and System Overhaul British Columbia: Making Entrepreneur Programs Permanent Manitoba: West Central Immigration Initiative New Brunswick: Allocation Challenges and Program Pauses Nova Scotia: Targeted Adjustments in Worker Categories Northwest Territories: Surging Interest and Caps Reached Ontario: […]
Read MoreObtaining Canadian permanent residency (PR) with a low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score may seem challenging, but there are multiple pathways for foreign nationals, even if they don’t qualify for Canada’s federal Express Entry system. If you find yourself with a low CRS score and still aspire to gain PR, several alternative immigration programs offer […]
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