Upcoming Sessions
The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills is continuing its cross-provincial series of engagement sessions for employers and international students. Sessions begin in the Western Newfoundland region on Tuesday, October 8. Employer engagement sessions...
OCTOBER 07, 2024- The latest Express Entry draw, held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), invited 1,613 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 was required. In contrast, a...
Starting November 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will enforce stricter eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, focusing on aligning international graduates with Canada’s labor market needs. The new rules...
Ottawa, October 4, 2024—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy that exempts certain low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from needing an additional immigration medical examination (IME) as part of their application....
The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that...
Many Indian students are reconsidering their plans to study in Canada. The Canadian government recently announced a 10% reduction in international student permits, which has caused concern among prospective students. Additionally, issues like the high cost of living...
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Unfortunately, the TFW Program has been used to circumvent hiring talented workers...
Program Integrity Policy This important policy outlines the accountability mechanisms that allow the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) to ensure integrity within its economic immigration programs....
Effective September 18, 2024, the acceptance of new endorsement applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is paused for the remainder of the year, as our full allocation for 2024 has been reached. Employer Designation applications will continue to be...
Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of...