Canada’s Express Entry Draws: January 2025 Highlights
The start of 2025 has brought thrilling opportunities for applicants to Canada’s immigration programs. So far In January, two significant Express Entry draws set the tone for a promising year...
Canada Ends Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits
As of December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET, Canada officially ended the practice of flagpoling. This means that temporary residents can no longer apply for work and study permits...
Canada Invites 3,000 Healthcare Workers in Latest Express Entry Draw of 2024
On November 20, 2024, IRCC invited 3,000 candidates with healthcare experience to apply for permanent residence through a category-based Express Entry draw. This marks the third healthcare-specific draw in 2024,...
Canada Announces New Measures to Reduce Temporary Residents: Major Changes to PGWP, Study & Work Permits
On September 18, 2024, the Government of Canada announced significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, study permit eligibility, and work permit rules. These changes aim to manage...
Canada to Launch New Immigration Pathway for TEER 4 and 5 Workers
Canada is continuously adapting its immigration policies to address the evolving needs of its workforce. The latest development is the proposed introduction of a new immigration pathway designed specifically for...
Alberta Introduces “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus” to Attract Skilled Tradespersons
Alberta is launching the “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus,” a one-time, tax-free $5,000 incentive for up to 2,000 skilled tradespeople who relocate to the province, work in an eligible occupation,...
Canada Introduces New Francophone Student Pilot Program With Direct Pathway to Permanent Residence
In a bid to support the growth and vitality of French-speaking communities outside Quebec, the Canadian government has unveiled the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program as part of...
Canada Issues 3,000 Express Entry Invitations to Apply (ITAs) For the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
In a recent milestone, reflecting Canada’s commitment to facilitating the transition of temporary residents to permanent residents, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Express Entry draw...
Canada Launches New Caregiver Pilots Granting Immediate PR on Arrival
On June 3rd, 2024, the Canadian government announced the launch of new caregiver pilot programs offering permanent residency (PR) upon arrival. This significant development replaces the existing Home Child Care...
Canada Plans to Reduce Temporary Resident Levels
Canada, renowned for its welcoming stance on immigration, is facing an unprecedented housing shortage and economic strains exacerbated by rapid population growth. The government’s recent policy of reducing temporary resident...
