Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

The post Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024 first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

A closer look at Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:12:49 +0000

The Immigration Levels Plan contains a details of admissions in several categories. What is somewhat remarkable is that not only will the overall admissions from 2025-2026 remain the same, but the planned admissions in each category will as well, which could likely mean difficulties for many temporary residents as well as application backlogs.

The post A closer look at Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026 first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Survey reveals rising concerns about extent of immigration in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:08:42 +0000

A national survey on Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees reveals shifting attitudes towards immigration in the country. 

The post Survey reveals rising concerns about extent of immigration in Canada first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Canada releases Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:57:47 +0000

Canada has announced that it will continue to welcome a large number of permanent residents in the next three years.

The post Canada releases Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

B.C. taking action to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:21:50 +0000

A new credential legislation has been introduced in the province of British Columbia to help internationally trained professionals to get their credentials recognized more quickly. 

The post B.C. taking action to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

IRCC invites candidates in first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 600 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations.   Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 354.  IRCC says focusing on candidates with experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector—including agricultural service contractors, farm […]

The post IRCC invites candidates in first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada invites 500 French-speaking candidates in category-based Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) in a new Express Entry round of invitations today. The department invited 500 candidates in an category based draw for candidates with French language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to receive an ITA was 472. Today’s draw follows one that […]

The post Canada invites 500 French-speaking candidates in category-based Express Entry draw first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada invites 3,000 candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) in a new Express Entry round of invitations today. The department invited 3,000 candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to receive an ITA was 504. This draw follows multiple rounds during the week of September 18. IRCC […]

The post Canada invites 3,000 candidates in latest Express Entry draw first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Immigration to Canada becoming less predictable

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:09:10 +0000

Uncertain times could be ahead for Canadian immigration as an apparent rapid rise in population, and particularly temporary residents, is being blamed as a contributing, if not material, factor in the housing affordability crisis.

The post Immigration to Canada becoming less predictable first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Canada announces pathway for newcomers with experience in the trades

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:39:52 +0000

On August 1, 2023, new Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the first trades round for category-based selection will open this week.

The post Canada announces pathway for newcomers with experience in the trades first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more