As of January 2024, more Canadian employers can apply for the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)’s Recognized Employer Pilot (REP). REP, designed for compliant employers, offers faster processing, longer Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) validity, and simpler applications. Eligibility requires obtaining at least three positive LMIAs

Effective from January 1, 2024, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program implemented a few changes to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream: Firstly, ITAs will continue to be issued to in-province candidates who hold a qualifying job offer, provided they have demonstrated a minimum of six months residency in New

From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers’ wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt, this usually requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Job Bank updates provincial wage

On January 4, 2024, the Government of Canada published an update regarding the increase in the processing and collection of fees. According to the update, as of December 1, 2023, there has been an increase in the following fees: The fee for the Temporary Resident Permit increased from $200 to

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will adjust the cost-of-living allowance for study permit applicants effective January 1, 2024. Since the early 2000s, when the financial requirement for an individual applicant was set at $10,000, this is a significant update. The new cost-of-living requirement will be $20,635, in addition to

On January 2, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the eligibility requirements of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. According to the new update, as of January 1, 2024, international students who have completed a one-year college graduate certificate are eligible for

Beginning on January 1, 2024, a new agreement between Canada and Quebec came into effect. This agreement posits a new framework for immigration and work permits and indicates that selected investor candidates who receive a Quebec notice of intent to select letter – a critical document in the immigration process,

On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in Agriculture and agri-food occupations. This was the fourth consecutive Express Entry draw this week. In round #278, the cut-off score was 386,

On December 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the second round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transportation occupations. Express Entry draw #277 was the third consecutive draw of the week, and 670 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to

On December 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,325 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw #275. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 542 points, 19 points fewer than