The mandatory income requirement for international students in Canada is set to increase, potentially reducing the number of students but also providing more transparency. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has declared that students must show they have access to $20,635, a

On December 7, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced an increase in the financial requirement for study permit applicants. Based on the annual update of the low-income cut-off (LICO), this adjustment ensures students

On December 5, 2023, the Government of British Columbia conducted the latest invitation draws as part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The draws issued invitations to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations. In the

Western Canadian employers have observed a considerable increase in their recruitment efforts for overseas skilled workers this year, with a 39% rise in Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications nationwide, and an 83% increase in the western region. With the

On November 30, 2023, Manitoba conducted a new invitation round for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #201, the MPNP extended invitations to 148 candidates under the Close Relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 609.

On November 29, 2023, Ontario released an update on the processing times for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Currently, the PhD Graduate Stream and Masters Graduate Stream have processing times of 30-60 days and 60-90 days, respectively. The Express

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is on track to meet a six per cent francophone immigration target by next year, despite nearly two decades of government efforts to meet the previous 4.4 per cent target. The new goal is

Ontario plans to increase the minimum wage for early childhood educators (ECE) to $23.86 per hour in 2023, which is up from the previously planned $20. This increase is meant to tackle staff shortages and is part of the childcare

On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations. In the Tech draw,

This new measure aims to provide a safe and legal means for eligible individuals from these countries to come to Canada. The pathway is designed for those who are at risk of human rights abuses or who are facing exceptional