New Ontario PNP Changes for Express Entry Starting Jan 27

Ontario has implemented significant changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), particularly affecting the Express Entry and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker streams. These updates, effective January 27, 2025, are designed to attract skilled professionals, especially self-employed physicians, to address labor shortages in the province. Key Changes: 1. Inclusion of…

Study permit allocation by province: Canada releases new data & PAL information

Canada has officially announced its 2025 study permit allocations, providing a detailed provincial and territorial breakdown along with the implementation of new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirements. This update highlights the country’s strategic adjustments to balance international student intake with its economic and infrastructure capacities, such as housing, healthcare, and…

Concerns Arise Over New 2025 Provincial Immigration Targets in Canada

Canada’s announcement to reduce Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations by 50% for 2025 has ignited widespread debate across provinces, industries, and immigrant communities. As part of the federal government’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, this reduction aims to address concerns such as population growth sustainability, housing shortages, and service capacity. However,…

Low-Wage LMIA Processing Stopped in Specific Canadian Regions

As of January 2025, Canada’s Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated its policy regarding the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Specifically, LMIA applications for low-wage positions will not be processed in Census Metropolitan Areas…

Eligible Occupations For Canada Spousal Open Work Permit

As of January 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented significant changes to the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program. These modifications affect eligibility criteria, the list of qualifying occupations, application procedures, and the context behind these changes. Full List of Eligible Occupations Under the new regulations, spouses…