In its third draw of the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited an additional 4,000 candidates from the Express Entry pool, specifically targeting those under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify for an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and had to […]
Read MoreOn January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidelines regarding spousal open work permits (SOWPs) for foreign workers in Canada. Under these new rules, only spouses of foreign workers employed in certain TEER 2 and TEER 3 occupations, along with TEER 0 and TEER 1 occupations, are eligible for an open […]
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 MoreCanada 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 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 […]
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