Operational bulletin 686 – December 24, 2024 (modified February 14, 2025) This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders. Operational bulletin 686 Changes to who can apply at a port of entry: Interim instructions for officers Effective date Expiry date, […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 646 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750, and to have created an Express Entry
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Renew your Canadian work permit As Canada announces significant adjustments to its immigration target for the years 2025-2027 and aiming at reducing the temporary resident population, many individuals with expiring work permits are exploring alternative ways to remain in the country. One such avenue is transitioning to visitor status through a Visitor Record (VR) which confers a legal status.
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I believe anti-immigrant sentiments from USA, Europe and other domains spilled over into Canada concerns over runaway non-permanent resident (NPR) population growth especially international students were contributing to overheating housing markets. By mid-2024, these worries turned to the contribution of NPRs – particularly international students to rising youth unemployment rates. This report provides a very
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New Brunswick Express Entry Stream On this page Overview Invitation criteria Application After Nomination Notice The New Brunswick Express Entry stream will begin to accept new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the following two (2) pathways in the coming weeks. New Brunswick Express Entry stream – Employment in New Brunswick pathway New Brunswick Express Entry stream – New Brunswick
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Canada Limits IEC Work Permits by Country: The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, including open work permits
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Canada launches Community Immigration pilots Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and demographic challenges as the majority of Canadians and newcomers settle in Canada’s urban centres. In particular, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was successful in connecting businesses and
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Health Insurance Eases Super Visa Access: Families are stronger when they are together, and Canada remains committed to reuniting families through our immigration programs. The super visa is a multiple-entry visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family in Canada for longer periods of time: five years per
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Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots Coming March 31, 2005 GFK Immigration Inc. is excited to announce that the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots are scheduled to commence on March 31, 2025. We are closely monitoring the developments and will provide updates and guidance to our clients as soon as further information becomes available. Home Care
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Draw Invitations Permanent Residency 4000 Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw of 2025 on January 23. In this draw, IRCC invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). The draw set a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 527, marking a drop of 15
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