Overseas News

  Canada is introducing new immigration pathways in 2025 to attract more permanent residents. Here's a simple overview of the upcoming programs: Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs These programs are for home care workers, including child care providers and home support workers. Key features: Permanent residency on arrival in Canada Allows work for organizations providing temporary or part-time care Requirements include language proficiency, education, work experience, and a full-time job offer Rural Community Immigration Pilot This program aims to bring newcomers to small rural communities in Canada. Applicants need: Relevant work experience (can be waived for some international graduates) At least a high school education Job offer from a designated employer Language proficiency Sufficient funds Intent to live in the designated community Francophone Community Immigration Pilot Designed to increase French-speaking newcomers in francophone communities outside Quebec. Requirements are ...

  Canada has announced a significant change to its Express Entry immigration system. Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed that candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Impact on Express Entry Candidates Previously, candidates with valid job offers could receive 50 or 200 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This boost often made a crucial difference in receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency. With this change, the playing field will be leveled for all candidates. For example: A candidate with a job offer might see their score drop from 530 to 480 points. A candidate without a job offer, previously at 490 points, would now have a higher score comparatively . This shift is expected to affect the distribution of CRS scores and potentially lower the cut-off scores for Express Entry draws . Reasons for the Change The Canadian government aims to strengthen the integrity ...

  News Release December 7, 2023—Ottawa— Canada is a top destination for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportunities for some to work or immigrate permanently after graduation. While international students have contributed to life on campuses and innovation across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges, such as finding adequate housing, as they pursue their studies in Canada. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada. Moving forward, this threshold will be adjusted each year when Statistics Canada updates the low-income cut-off (LICO). LICO represents the minimum income necessary to ensure that an individual does n...