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Latest Immigration News
  • 26 December

IRCC to Remove Job Offer Points from Express Entry by Spring 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced upcoming changes to the Express Entry system, scheduled for implementation in spring 2025. These changes involve the removal of additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points awarded for valid job offers. Currently, candidates with valid job offers can earn an extra 50 or...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 23 December

Four Provinces Issue Invitations for Provincial Immigration in Recent Draws

Provincial Immigration Updates British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations this week. Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta conducted 15 draws across various streams. Over 1,700 candidates were invited to apply for provincial nomination, with minimum scores varying by stream. Date Stream/ Pathway Minimum score...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 21 December

Extended Open Work Permits for TR to PR Pathway Applicants

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy, allowing applicants in the Temporary Resident (TR) to Permanent Resident (PR) pathway to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their PR applications are being processed. This extension also applies to the spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 20 December

The IEC Pool is Officially Open for 2025

Are you dreaming of moving to and working in Canada? Here’s some exciting news! The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is now open for the 2025 season, accepting candidate profiles. This program offers unique opportunities for youth from specific countries to work and gain experience in Canada. What Is the...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 19 December

IRCC to eliminate LMIA-based job offer points from the Express Entry CRS

The Canadian government has announced a significant change to its Express Entry immigration system: candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based job offer. Previously, Express Entry candidates could gain an additional 50 or 200 CRS points for having...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 18 December

Canada Introduces New Permanent Residence Pathway for French Speakers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the eligibility criteria and details for a new immigration pathway, the Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC), which will begin in 2025. What is the FCIC? The FCIC is a specialized immigration program designed to attract French-speaking individuals to settle permanently in Canada,...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 17 December

IRCC issues invitations to PNP candidates in December’s third Express Entry draw

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held the first draw of the week. This time, it has released 1,085 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only draw. To qualify, candidates must have had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727. This is the...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 16 December

British Columbia Increases Selections as Manitoba Ends PNP Work Permit Program

This week, British Columbia and Manitoba made significant announcements regarding their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), impacting candidates seeking immigration pathways to Canada. British Columbia On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted two draws under its Skills Immigration pathways. General Draw The first draw targeted candidates in...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 12 December

New Immigration Pathways Coming to Canada in 2025

Canada is preparing to introduce several new pathways to permanent residence in 2025, offering fresh opportunities for eligible foreign nationals.  Here’s a breakdown of these upcoming pathways: Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs Recognizing the growing need for caregivers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced two new caregiver pilot programs on...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 9 December

Invitations Issued in Latest PNP Draws by BC and Alberta

This week, British Columbia and Alberta issued immigration invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs to candidates preferring a qualification in professional experience, education, or employment factors. In 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program was established in an effort to share the immigration benefits evenly across Canada. All provinces except Quebec and...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 7 December

Report Highlights Jobs in Canada Expected to See Salary Increases in 2025

A new report by Randstad Canada shows the salary trends for 2025 and which professions will most likely see high increases in pay. The recruitment firm’s 2025 Salary Guide analyzes over 1,000 industries in Canada, giving insight into entry-level (1–3 years of experience), mid-level (4–7 years), and senior-level (8–12 years)...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 6 December

Australia Launches Core Skills Occupation List for Overseas Workers

Australia is overhauling its temporary skilled visa program with big changes to be rolled out this week. The Australian Government has announced that the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa will be replaced by the Skills in Demand visa, which comes with the newly introduced Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)....

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Latest Immigration News
  • 6 December

Investor Considers Leaving India Over Lack of Amenities Despite 40% Tax

सोशल मीडिया पर टैक्स और रहन-सहन की बढ़ती लागत को लेकर चर्चा कोई नई बात नहीं है। लेकिन इस बार गोवा के एक इन्वेस्टर की माइक्रोब्लॉगिंग प्लेटफॉर्म X (पूर्व में ट्विटर) पर की गई पोस्ट ने खासा बवाल मचा दिया है। इस पोस्ट में उन्होंने अच्छे पैसे कमाने वाले लोगों...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 4 December

French-Speaking Candidates Invited in Latest IRCC Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 800 candidates with French-language proficiency to apply for permanent residency. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466. December brought the second Express Entry draw, with another Provincial Nominee Program candidates held...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 3 December

IRCC Invites Candidates in First Express Entry PNP Draw of December

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 676 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 705. This draw follows a busy November, during which IRCC held six Express...

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