RNIP Evolution: From Pilot to Permanent
On March 6, 2024, Marc Miller, the Immigration Minister, unveiled new immigration initiatives targeting rural and Francophone minority areas. Set to begin in fall 2024, these initiatives are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. The...
Updated Processing Times for LMIA Applications at ESDC
On March 6, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced updates to the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across different categories. According to data from all processing locations, the average time to process LMIA requests...
Express Entry Draw #284: 3,500 ITAs for healthcare professionals
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to 3,500 candidates in the healthcare occupations category. These candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...
Real estate for non-Canadians: Property Ownership ban extends
In the dynamic landscape of Canadian real estate, understanding the laws surrounding property ownership, particularly for non-Canadians, is paramount. With recent extensions and amendments, navigating the intricacies of these regulations becomes essential for both residents and potential investors. Let’s delve...
Canada accelerates accreditation for foreign health professionals
The Canadian Government is aiding 6,600 foreign health professionals in their transition to working in Canada, allocating $86 million toward credential recognition. This funding will be distributed among 15 organizations focusing on improving the recognition of foreign credentials in critical...
Express Entry Draw #280: IRCC Issued 1,040 ITAs
On the 23rd of January 2024, the second Express Entry draw of the year was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), resulting in the issuance of 1,040 Invitations to Apply (ITA). During this draw, candidates under all immigration...
OINP Expands Pathways for International Students
Ontario has implemented a significant modification to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: International Student stream by broadening the eligibility criteria to include students who have successfully finished a one-year college graduate certificate. [aikit_audio_player] OINP Employer Job...
Express Entry Draw #279: IRCC Issued 1,510 ITAs
On January 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the inaugural Express Entry draw for 2024, granting 1,510 Invitations to Apply (ITA). This draw encompassed candidates from all immigration programs. In the 279th round, the cut-off score stood...
The Start-Up Visa program accepts more entrepreneurs
In October, there was a notable upswing in immigrant entrepreneurship facilitated by Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, indicating a projected influx of 1,200 new permanent residents by the close of the year. Specifically, 200 individuals became permanent residents through the...
Express Entry Highlights in 2023
In 2023, Canada’s Express Entry application system underwent significant changes, building on patterns established in 2022 after an 18-month pause. In this article, you will read more about 2023 Express Entry highlights. Express Entry draws occurred every two weeks, with...
