Effective November 1, 2024, the Canadian government is introducing significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. These changes aim to align the program more closely with the country’s labor market needs and ensure that international students who graduate from Canadian institutions have the skills and qualifications required to contribute meaningfully to the Canadian ..read more

Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has recently adjusted its guidelines for Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs), effective October 3. These changes aim to restrict the ease with which employers can secure work permits for their foreign employees under the International Mobility Program. The revised guidelines impose stricter criteria for multinational corporations and require employees to possess ..read more

The Canadian Federal Court has introduced a groundbreaking pilot project designed to expedite the review process for rejected study permit applications. This initiative, launched in October, aims to alleviate the prolonged wait times that international students often face when challenging immigration decisions. Under the Study Permit Pilot Project, eligible students can now potentially have their ..read more

The Government of Alberta has introduced a major update to its AAIP, effective September 30, 2024. This update involves a shift to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for individuals seeking nomination under the program’s worker streams. How the New System Works Prospective applicants interested in AAIP worker streams will now submit a Worker EOI ..read more

The Canadian government is considering substantial revisions to its permanent resident targets, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. These changes, which Miller describes as “significant,” are part of a broader strategic shift in Canada’s immigration policy aimed at addressing economic challenges. In an interview with CTV News, Miller acknowledged the need to adjust Canada’s immigration ..read more

Canada’s employment landscape remained largely unchanged in July, with a minor job loss of 2,800 positions. This stability kept the unemployment rate at 6.4%, raising expectations for potential interest rate reductions by the Bank of Canada. Douglas Porter, the Bank of Canada’s chief economist, observed a stagnant employment trend over the past two months, a ..read more

Effective September 26, the Canadian government will significantly restrict the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for low-wage positions in certain regions. The move aims to prioritize Canadian workers and address concerns about program misuse. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will no longer process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage ..read more

Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the latest Express Entry draw held on August 27, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This draw targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507, two points lower than the CEC draw before ..read more

Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the latest Express Entry draw held on August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This draw targeted French Language Proficiency candidates, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394. Express Entry: Canada holds a Canadian Experience Class ..read more

Overcoming a Study Permit Rejection A study permit rejection can be a significant setback for international students aspiring to study in Canada. While there’s no formal appeal process, it’s possible to request a reconsideration of the decision. Understanding the Rejection The first step to improving your chances of success is to understand the reasons behind ..read more