The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs).While Express Entry has been unpredictable recently, over the past few weeks some patterns have begun to emerge that may set the tone for the remainder of the year.The most notable change so far this […]
As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants.The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic; Test of English as a Foreign […]
Since becoming Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller has made his initial public remarks through interviews with RedFM Canada, CBC Radio Canada and Bloomberg News.These interviews give us some insight into his mindset as it relates to some key areas of the Canadian immigration landscape. Current immigration levels and the value of increased immigration to Canada Minister […]
Canada is one of the top education destinations for international students.As of December 2022, Canada was home to over 800,000 students who had come from around the world to study there. The number of international students in the country has tripled in the past 10 years and now represents nearly 20 percent of Canada’s post-secondary […]
In order to help address labour shortages, the Canadian government has announced it will launch the Recognized Employer Pilot in September.The Recognized Employer Pilot will operate under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and will aim to reduce the administrative burden for repeat employers who have a history of demonstrating compliance with the TFWP’s requirements.Under the REP, eligible employers will gain […]
The Canadian government has recognized the importance of allowing TV and film personnel to enter Canada quickly and efficiently, since their entry is vital in creating jobs in the country and attracting significant investments.TV and film productions can bring essential personnel to Canada through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category. Foreign and Canadian productions […]
By opening a bank account in Canada, you can securely deposit and withdraw money whenever you need. In Canada, the two primary types of personal bank accounts are chequing accounts and savings accounts. With a chequing account, you can conveniently access funds for day-to-day transactions, while a savings account enables you to save money […]
Canada recently announced a new policy that allows dependent children of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to be eligible for work permits. This measure aims to combat chronic labor shortages in the country and provide more opportunities for families to stay together and integrate into Canadian communities. Under the new policy, family members who meet certain […]
On Wednesday the 26th of July, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle, assigning new portfolios to current ministers, and swearing in new ministers. While cabinet shuffles occur roughly every two years in a routine process, July’s shuffle stands apart not just for how consequential it is for the current government’s approval—but also for the […]
This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Read on below to get a full breakdown of PNP results for this week. PNP Results: July 29th to August 3rd Ontario The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) held provincial draws under three different nomination streams: The largest draw took place under the Skilled Trades stream, as the Ontario issued 2,855 […]
