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Manitoba Boosts Skilled Worker Intake with New Provincial Invitations
This week, Manitoba extended new invitations to foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. The selected candidates were invited through a strategic recruitment initiative, targeting individuals with professional experience in high-demand occupations aligned with the province’s labour market needs.… Read more
Government Lifts Temporary Pause on SINP Applications
And Introduces Program Changes in Response to Federal Allocation Reductions The Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) today in response to a significant federal allocation reduction. Earlier this year, the Government of Canada cut… Read more
Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot Program
Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWIP), you must meet the following requirements: Intend to live and work in Canada, outside of Quebec. Satisfy the eligibility criteria specific to your chosen application stream. Demonstrate… Read more
Facilitating Permanent Resident Visas for Out-of-Status Home Care Workers in Canada: Temporary Public Policy
Full title Temporary Public Policy to Support Permanent Residency for Certain Out-of-Status or Unauthorized Home Care Workers Under Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration (Child Care and Home Support) Classes in Canada Context and Rationale The Home Care… Read more
Canada Eliminates Bonus CRS Points for Arranged Employment in Express Entry
Express Entry candidates are no longer eligible for additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points based on a valid job offer, including those backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change was implemented through Ministerial Instructions, effective March 25,… Read more
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Plan for Parents and Grandparents
Family reunification remains a cornerstone of Canada’s immigration system, enabling Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their loved ones to live and work alongside them. Through the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, the government remains committed to reuniting as… Read more
New Pathways for Caregivers to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residency
New Caregiver Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency Starting March 31, 2025, Canada will launch new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, providing caregivers with a more streamlined and accessible route to permanent residency (PR). These programs will replace the Home Child… Read more
New Open Work Permit Regulations for Family Members of Temporary Residents
The Government of Canada remains dedicated to enhancing the integrity and quality of its temporary resident programs while advancing the nation’s economic objectives and addressing labor market needs. As part of the comprehensive measures introduced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees… Read more
Canada takes action to reduce fraud in Express Entry system
The Government of Canada is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of its immigration system while attracting top global talent to contribute to the country’s workforce.To combat fraud and enhance fairness, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,… Read more
New Policy: Discontinuation of Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits at the Border
The Government of Canada has announced changes under Canada’s Border Plan that will end the practice of issuing work and study permits to flagpolers at ports of entry, effective December 23 at 11:59 pm ET. Flagpoling refers to the process… Read more