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Canada Introduces Rural Immigration Pathway to Permanent Residence and Reveals Selected Communities

Canada Introduces Rural Immigration Pathway to Permanent Residence and Reveals Selected Communities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled key details of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), including its official launch and the communities chosen to take part. RCIP provides a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals who: Can address labor shortages in designated rural communities outside Quebec Are willing to settle in these communities for the long term Selected Communities for RCIP On January 30, IRCC announced that 14 communities have been chosen to participate in the pilot program

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British Columbia will launch three new International Graduate PNP streams next year
26 Dec 24
Divya Grover
British Columbia will launch three new International Graduate PNP streams next year

Three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams will open in 2025 for eligible recent graduates f

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Ontario discloses the allocation of International Study Permits for 2024
21 Oct 24
Divya Grover
Ontario discloses the allocation of International Study Permits for 2024

A statement detailing the process by which Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) deter

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IRCC grants 1,000 ITAs in the third Express Entry Draw
18 Oct 24
Divya Grover
IRCC grants 1,000 ITAs in the third Express Entry Draw

  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted Express Entry draws,

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What We Know About the Upcoming Immigration Levels Plan
23 Oct 24
Divya Grover
What We Know About the Upcoming Immigration Levels Plan

Between now and November 1, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will present the 20

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba welcome candidates to seek for provincial nominations
24 Oct 24
Divya Grover
Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba welcome candidates to seek for provincial nominations

Three Canadian provinces invited people to apply for their separate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP

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The IRCC announces qualifying programs for PGWPs
23 Oct 24
Divya Grover
The IRCC announces qualifying programs for PGWPs

  IRCC has issued updated information on which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Wor

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Ontario and British Columbia conduct Provincial Nominee Program draws
26 Oct 24
Divya Grover
Ontario and British Columbia conduct Provincial Nominee Program draws

This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee

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Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, while British Columbia nominates more candidates for PNP
13 Nov 24
Divya Grover
Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, while British Columbia nominates more candidates for PNP

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) permanently halted its entrepreneur immi

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Five Things International Students Should Know About Canada's Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27
18 Nov 24
Divya Grover
Five Things International Students Should Know About Canada's Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27

On October 24, Canada released the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027, which included targets for

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IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream effective immediately from 8th Nov, 2024
13 Nov 24
Divya Grover
IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream effective immediately from 8th Nov, 2024

As of November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) no longer accepts stu

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Manitoba introduces a new pilot program for permanent residency
14 Dec 24
Divya Grover
Manitoba introduces a new pilot program for permanent residency

On Friday, November 15, the Manitoba government unveiled a three-year pilot program aimed at address

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Canada Ends the SDS Visa Program: A New Era for Indian Students
03 Dec 24
Divya Grover
Canada Ends the SDS Visa Program: A New Era for Indian Students

In a significant policy shift, the Canadian government announced on November 8, 2024, the terminatio

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in first French-language draw of December
10 Dec 24
Divya Grover
IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in first French-language draw of December

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issui

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IRCC Adopts Advanced Analytics for Faster Spousal Sponsorship Processing
12 Dec 24
Divya Grover
IRCC Adopts Advanced Analytics for Faster Spousal Sponsorship Processing

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the implementation of advanced ana

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IRCC's backlog sees its first reduction in months
13 Dec 24
Divya Grover
IRCC's backlog sees its first reduction in months

As of October 31, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported 1,056,100 applicatio

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Extended Open Work Permits for TR to PR Pathway Applicants
02 Jan 25
Divya Grover
Extended Open Work Permits for TR to PR Pathway Applicants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy, enabli

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New Zealand Revises Immigration Policies—No Wage Thresholds, Lower Experience Requirements
28 Dec 24
Divya Grover
New Zealand Revises Immigration Policies—No Wage Thresholds, Lower Experience Requirements

New Zealand Announces Reforms to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) New Zealand is set to revise

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Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Higher PNP Allocations, Temporarily Pauses Applications
07 Feb 25
Divya Grover
Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Higher PNP Allocations, Temporarily Pauses Applications

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated an increase of 1,000 nominat

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Work Permit Holders in Canada May Study Without a Study Permit
30 Dec 24
Divya Grover
Work Permit Holders in Canada May Study Without a Study Permit

As of December 6, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its operational i

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Yukon will introduce intake periods for Yukon Nominee Program, applications starting in 2025
03 Jan 25
Divya Grover
Yukon will introduce intake periods for Yukon Nominee Program, applications starting in 2025

The Government of Yukon is transitioning to an intake-based system for applications to the Yukon Nom

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New Brunswick Reopens Immigration Streams with Adjustments
10 Feb 25
Divya Grover
New Brunswick Reopens Immigration Streams with Adjustments

New Brunswick is set to gradually reopen its immigration programs following a period of transition

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IRCC to Eliminate CRS Points for Job Offers in Express Entry by Spring 2025
02 Jan 25
Divya Grover
IRCC to Eliminate CRS Points for Job Offers in Express Entry by Spring 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to remove Comprehensive Rank

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Ontario Introduces New Pilot Pathway for Canadian Permanent Residency
21 Jan 25
Divya Grover
Ontario Introduces New Pilot Pathway for Canadian Permanent Residency

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has unveiled the Regional Economic Development through

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Canada extends the deadline for amendments to the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent.
03 Jan 25
Divya Grover
Canada extends the deadline for amendments to the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent.

On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for revising Canada&rsqu

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Canada Sets Country-Specific Quotas for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Under the IEC in 2025
06 Feb 25
Divya Grover
Canada Sets Country-Specific Quotas for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Under the IEC in 2025

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has released its country quotas for work permits i

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Canada Introduces Rural Immigration Pathway to Permanent Residence and Reveals Selected Communities
14 Feb 25
Divya Grover
Canada Introduces Rural Immigration Pathway to Permanent Residence and Reveals Selected Communities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled key details of the Rural Community

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What is the Express Entry Tie-Breaking Rule and How Does It Work?
21 Jan 25
Divya Grover
What is the Express Entry Tie-Breaking Rule and How Does It Work?

The tie-breaking rule plays a crucial role in determining whether a candidate receives an Invitation

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Canada Introduces a New Immigration Pathway for French-Speaking Candidates
04 Feb 25
Divya Grover
Canada Introduces a New Immigration Pathway for French-Speaking Candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the Francophone Communi

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Prince Edward Island Conducts First PNP Draw of 2025
04 Feb 25
Divya Grover
Prince Edward Island Conducts First PNP Draw of 2025

Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has kicked off the year with its f

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