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Recognized Employer Pilot Update: Canada Expands Recognized Employer Pilot Program
Phase 2 of the Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP) is now open, offering faster and more streamlined processes for hiring temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in crucial roles. What is the REP? The Recognized Employer Pilot program, launched last September, offers a...
Express Entry: Canada holds an All-program draw on January 10, 2024
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on January 10, 2024 the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,510 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted All-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum...
Express Entry: Canada holds an All-program draw on December 18
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on December 18, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,325 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted All-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum Comprehensive...
Canada announces new restrictions and financial demands for international students
Canada Tightens Grip on International Student Program to Curb Fraud and Abuse New restrictions for international students: Immigration Minister Marc Miller made a firm statement during a press conference on Thursday, announcing stricter regulations for incoming...
Express Entry: Canada holds a French-language proficiency draw on December 07
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on December 07, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,000 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted French-language proficiency Express Entry draw, with a...
Express Entry: Canada invites new immigrants in first Express Entry draw since October
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on December 06, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 4,750 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted all-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum Comprehensive...
BREAKING: Canada Announces New Immigration Plan for 2024
On October 31, 2023, the Canadian government announced a new immigration plan to improve the system and align it with the needs of the labour market. The plan also includes a focus on helping newcomers settle in Canada and creating a comprehensive and coordinated...
BREAKING: New Wage Requirements for LMIA-Based Work Permits in Canada
On October 27, 2023, the IRCC announced new wage requirements for LMIA-based work permits in Canada, effective January 1, 2024. These changes are designed to ensure that temporary foreign workers are paid fairly and that Canadian workers are not disadvantaged. Key...
Express Entry: Canada holds a Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 24
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on October 24, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,548 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates, with a minimum...
Canada launches fast-track work permit program for Filipinos
Canada launches fast-track work permit program for Filipinos. The program is designed to help Canadian employers fill skilled labor shortages and to attract Filipino workers to Canada. The new program is open to Filipino workers who have a job offer from a Canadian...
Express Entry: Canada holds an all-program draw on October 10
Recent Canada Express Entry draw In the most recent draw held on October 10, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,725 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. This targeted all-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum Comprehensive...
Upfront medical exam no longer required for Express Entry applicants
Effective October 1, 2023, Express Entry applicants and their family members are no longer required to submit an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting their application. This is a significant change, as it was previously a requirement for all...
IRCC has released its annual Express Entry Year-End Report for 2022.
Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry, with the latest one being the 2022 version. Understanding Express Entry Express Entry is an innovative application management system that oversees the Federal...
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