New permanent residence pathways for home care workers to open in March

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:08:50 +0000

These new immigration pilots will allow eligible home care workers to secure permanent residence upon arrival in Canada, streamlining the process for those seeking long-term employment in the sector.

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Family work permits restricted for international students and temporary workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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Family work permits restricted for foreign students and workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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Navigating the complexities of remote work under Express Entry program

Credit to Author: Maxine Blennerhassett| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:32:00 +0000

The rise of remote work has blurred traditional boundaries of employment, raising critical questions about what qualifies as Canadian work experience for Express Entry.

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Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:22:50 +0000

Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications in 2025 to focus on clearing backlogs. Find out how this impacts family reunification plans.

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Canada ends automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:45:14 +0000

This shift is aimed at tightening Canada’s immigration rules, with a focus on improving national security and enhancing the scrutiny of individual applications.

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Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:23:31 +0000

The government stated these reductions aim to pause short-term population growth. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada argues that this will help to alleviate pressures on housing, infrastructure and social services as part of a broader plan for well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.

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