Canada’s immigration minister is considering eliminating LMIA points for permanent residency
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller is contemplating removing bonus points for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Canada’s permanent residency application process. The current system,
ESDC updated LMIA processing times
On November 20, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
The Canada Border Services Agency announces adjustments to land port hours
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced plans to modify operating hours at 35 land ports of entry across Canada, effective January 6, 2025.
Canada’s LMIA black market reaches unprecedented heights
Canada’s black market for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) has surged to new heights. Following the Canadian Government’s announcement of reduced immigration targets and limitations
Canada’s immigration cuts spark nationwide concern among employers and economists
Canada’s recent decision to reduce immigration intake has triggered widespread apprehension across various sectors. The federal government’s plan to decrease permanent resident admissions to 395,000
Canada’s immigration policy shift could lead to economic slowdown
Recent changes in Canada’s immigration policies aimed at reducing the temporary resident population could potentially result in a shrinking labour force and economic deceleration, according
Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan will balance economic needs with social cohesion
Canada’s new Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 aims to balance economic growth and social integration. The plan prioritizes transitioning temporary residents to permanent status, with
Canada tightens the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: higher wages, fewer approvals
On October 21, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Employment, Randy Boissonnault, unveiled updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The changes, set to take effect on November 8,
British Columbia issued new invitations under the BCPNP
On October 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to
IRCC issued one thousand invitations for Francophone candidates under Express Entry
On October 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #318, IRCC
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