In response to the deteriorating political situation in Venezuela following disputed elections, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) process for Venezuelan nationals. The new policy allows certain individuals who received negative decisions on refugee protection claims between October 10, 2023, and

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released significant updates to its guidance for Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs) on October 3, 2024. The changes affect various free trade agreements under the International Mobility Program and clarify critical aspects of ICT eligibility. Notable updates include a refined definition of multinational corporations, specialized knowledge

On October 2, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction and veterinary care occupations. In the general

As of October 1, 2024, streamlined judicial review is available for rejected study permits. A new Study Permit Pilot Project has been launched to enhance the judicial review process for rejected study permit applications, reducing the waiting time from 14-18 months to just five months. This initiative aims to address

Over the last 3 weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From September 9 to September 29, Canada invited 4,188 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 37,582 candidates were registered in

On September 26, 2024, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) held the fourth round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. In this round, the OINP issued 243 Notifications of Interest to the Francophone candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the NOI

New Brunswick has announced a temporary halt to new endorsement applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) starting September 18, 2024. This pause, implemented to reach the full allocation for 2024, will remain in effect for the rest of the year. The AIP, a pathway to permanent residence for skilled

Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program witnessed a remarkable 27.4% increase in July 2024, welcoming 720 new permanent residents compared to 565 in June. This surge brings the total SUV immigration for the first seven months of 2024 to 3,745, a staggering 688.4% increase from the same period last year. British

On September 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #314, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 446 points, 52 points more than the previous draw

Nova Scotia has introduced a Program Integrity Policy to enhance accountability within its economic immigration programs. The policy, announced by the Immigration and Population Growth Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, sets forth mechanisms to ensure transparency and fairness in immigration decisions. By prioritizing program integrity, Nova