On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled significant updates to the Express Entry system, introducing new categories and refining existing ones to better align with the nation’s evolving labor market needs. Introduction of the Education Category A notable addition is the new Education category, which includes…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, set to launch on March 31, 2025. These pilots aim to provide a streamlined pathway to permanent residence for qualified home care workers, addressing the nation’s growing demand for caregivers. Streams of the Home Care Worker…
Newfoundland and Labrador have recently overhauled their immigration application process by introducing an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This change, effective February 19, 2025, aims to better align immigration with the province’s labor market needs.…
The Canadian Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is a federal immigration initiative designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs from around the world to establish their businesses in Canada, excluding Quebec. Launched in 2013 and made permanent in 2018, the program aims to foster innovation, create jobs for Canadians, and position Canada as…
As of February 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers several pathways to permanent residence for eligible candidates. These pathways are designed to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to contribute to Ontario’s economy. The main categories and their respective streams include: Employer Job Offer Category: Foreign Worker…
On February 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #336, issuing 646 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 750. This draw marks an increase in the number…
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has temporarily paused the acceptance of new Job Approval Forms (JAFs) due to a 50% reduction in its 2025 nomination allocation by the federal government. This pause, effective February 18, 2025, is expected to last several weeks as the SINP reviews current applications and…
In June 2024, the Canadian government announced new pilot programs aimed at supporting caregivers and Canadian families, with plans to make these programs permanent. These initiatives are set to replace the expiring Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, which concluded in June 2024. Key Features of the…
Canada’s Express Entry system manages applications for permanent residency by evaluating candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS assigns scores to candidates based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Those with higher CRS scores are more likely to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs)…
In 2024, Canada welcomed 374,832 new citizens, reflecting its ongoing commitment to embracing newcomers with Indian nationals comprising the largest group . This figure, while slightly lower than the 379,957 new citizens in 2023, underscores Canada’s dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive society. The distribution of new citizens throughout…