Dec 17, 2024 · New information has been released about a rural immigration pathway to permanent residence (PR) in Canada. The Rural Community Immigration Class is a pathway for foreign nationals who can help overcome labour shortages in designated communities outside of Quebec, and want to reside in these communities long term. Discover if …

Dec 27, 2024 · We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for We ...

Nov 20, 2024 · On Friday, November 15, the Manitoba government announced a three-year pilot to address labour market shortages in the rural west-central region. The West Central Immigration Initiative pilot will see the province collaborate with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The West-Central Immigration Initiative partners are ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 or 200 CRS points for having an LMIA-based job offer. An additional 50 points can easily make

Dec 11, 2024 · Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs. Acknowledging the need for more caregivers in the country, IRCC announced two enhanced caregiver pilots on June 2, 2024.. These new pilot programs are set to replace successful pilots that ended in June 2024 — the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.. Unlike the previous programs, they give homecare workers permanent residency ...

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Dec 17, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released eligibility criteria and details on a new francophone immigration pathway to Canada opening in 2025. The Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC) is a new immigration pathway designed to help French-speaking newcomers settle permanently in Canada. The FCIC is for newcomers who wish to settle in francophone communities

Jan 15, 2024 · As they move through the Canadian immigration process, many applicants may find delays in the processing of their immigration applications. While Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made headway in trying to reduce these delays, long waiting periods are often a common experience.. However, there are official routes that applicants can take to voice concerns or update IRCC ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs.

Dec 17, 2024 · Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor. While the ability to sponsor is granted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the process of sponsorship can be