IMMIGRATION NEWS

Ontario-OINP Draws Sent PR Invitations On June 2024

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17 Jun

Ontario-OINP Draws Sent PR Invitations On June 2024

The week began with 2 Ontario-OINP draws on June 17, sending out 190 permanent residency invitations under the Foreign Worker and International Student streams.

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10 Jun

Caregivers in Canada New Pilot Programs

Canada has unveiled new and improved caregiver pilot programs as the current Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot near their expiration date.

New Legislation for Canadian Citizenship Updates

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27 May

New Legislation for Canadian Citizenship Updates

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced a bill in Canada's parliament to impose a first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. If the bill is passed, children of Canadian citizens born abroad will be able to pass their citizenship to their own children.

Two New Pilot Programs What You Should Know

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24 May

Two New Pilot Programs What You Should Know

In the latest phase of two previously announced immigration pilot programs, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting community applications for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.

Manitoba Work Permit Extension: IRCC Approves for PNP Candidates

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10 May

Manitoba Work Permit Extension: IRCC Approves for PNP Candidates

Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has granted a request from the Manitoba government to prolong the temporary resident status for select nominees identified within the province's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Reopening of Parents and Grandparents Program

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6 May

Reopening of Parents and Grandparents Program

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is gearing up for relaunch this month, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) readying to dispatch invitations to potential sponsors. According to an official announcement from the department, beginning May 21st, 2024, they will be issuing 35,700 invitations with the aim of approving 20,500 complete applications.

French Language Category-Based Selection Draws for Express Entry 2024

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26 Apr

French Language Category-Based Selection Draws for Express Entry 2024

According to recent findings from an Access to Information Request (ATIP), proficiency in the French language is expected to take precedence in category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024.

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5 Apr

New Minimum Wage In Canada for 2024

The updated minimum wage in Canada, along with five Canadian provinces/territories (Yukon, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador), comes into force as of today, April 1, 2024.

Canada Immigration Fees: New 2024 Processing Increase

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1 Apr

Canada Immigration Fees: New 2024 Processing Increase

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled a forthcoming rise in immigration fees for all permanent residency applications in Canada, set to take effect on April 30, 2024.

In-Canada Immigration Draws: Minister Announces Intent for More

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25 Mar

In-Canada Immigration Draws: Minister Announces Intent for More

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Thursday, March 21st, his plan to prioritize “domestic draws” for temporary residents already in Canada who are seeking permanent residence (PR).

Unveiling Canada's Plan: Reduction in Temporary Residency

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22 Mar

Unveiling Canada's Plan: Reduction in Temporary Residency

The addition of temporary resident targets to the annual Immigration Levels Plan, beginning in fall 2024, has been declared by Immigration Minister Marc Miller.

292,000 Study Permits Approved for College in Canada

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15 Mar

292,000 Study Permits Approved for College in Canada

In recent remarks to the Globe and Mail, Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller disclosed that the current allotment of study permits for international college and undergraduate students this year stands at approximately 292,000.