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As of June 25, 2025, Canada has made important changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility list — a move designed to better connect international education with real labor market needs. The update includes a major...
On May 31, 2024, IRCC invited candidates in the Express Entry system in a rare Canadian Experience Class-only invitation. What does this tell us about where the future of Express Entry draws are heading? On May 31, 2024, IRCC conducted a rare invitation that included...
There have been important updates for several immigration programs recently, including the Parent-Grandparent Sponsorship program, the Self-Employed Program, and one related to the temporary Hong Kong Stream A and B pathways. What are those updates and how will they...
On January 22, 2024, The Minister of Immigration Mr. Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the study permit program which will have an impact on many applicants for the foreseeable future. Study Permit Cap The first primary change that was announced is...
On March 15, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued whapping 7,000 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the...
IRCC has extended and expanded its open work permit public policy program for Hong Kong residents. On February 6, 2023, an IRCC news release detailed that the program, which was set to expire a day later, would be renewed for two more years. As such, the original...
Do you have a job offer in an occupation that is regulated, or requires certification or licensing in Canada? In the past, occupations that were regulated in Canada may have led to a dead-end when it came to getting a work permit due to the difficulties in becoming...
On January 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,500 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal...
On November 16, 2022, Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system updated from the 2016 version to the 2021 version. An update such as this is not unusual, as it has been standard practice for Canada to re-evaluate and upgrade to a new version of the NOC...
On November 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,750 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal...
On October 12, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,250 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal...