IRCC backlog shrinks amidst immigration cuts

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:33 +0000

As of November 30, the number of applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s backlog shrunk to 1,006,500. Considering that there were 1,056,100 applications in the backlog as of October 31, that is a decrease of approximately 4.7% in the span of a month. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The total number […]

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BREAKING: Trudeau to resign from Liberal leadership; Canadian Parliament to be prorogued

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:36:27 +0000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Trudeau says he intends to stay on his position as Prime Minister, until the Liberal Party has selected a new leader. The Prime Minister also asked Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:36:05 +0000

The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under the Parents and Grandparents Program that were submitted in 2024. The department intends to […]

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2024: Provincial Nominee Program year in review

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:23 +0000

In 2024, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) underwent significant changes. PNPs are immigration pathways that allow provincial and territorial governments to select candidates that address labour market needs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs In 2024, several provinces introduced updates or launched new streams within their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). This article will break […]

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Manitoba invites candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:00:20 +0000

Manitoba issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Skilled Workers in Manitoba under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). British Columbia will continue to accept applications to the International Post-Graduate stream until 9am, January 7, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs More details can be found below. Manitoba The prairie province held its 235th draw […]

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How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:41 +0000

Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency have several options, even if they have low comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores in Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If you have a low CRS score, and don’t qualify for any category-based draws, you’re unlikely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent […]

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BREAKING: Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:36:05 +0000

The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under the Parents and Grandparents Program that were submitted in 2024. The department intends to […]

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Canada announces cap on applications for Agri-Food Pilot pathway to permanent residence

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:43:03 +0000

The Canadian federal government has announced a cap on the intake for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Effective immediately, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept only up to 1,010 applications for this program in 2025. No further applications will be accepted after this […]

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These are the changes coming to Express Entry in 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:51 +0000

In 2024, we saw sweeping changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, many of which will affect Canada’s largest economic immigration programs in 2025. This article will breakdown the major trends affecting Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025, and the possible effects that they may have on candidate selection this year. Get a Free Express Entry […]

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The biggest changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in 2024 – a year in review

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:30:57 +0000

Throughout 2024, Canada’s federal government made significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm These changes include the following: Here’s a closer look at the major updates to the TFWP in 2024: Reduction in LMIA validity Canadian employers looking to hire foreign […]

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