Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now experiencing an overwhelming backlog of over one million applications for the first time in several months. As of July 31, 2024, the backlog reached 1,002,400 applications out of a total inventory of 2,364,700 applications. To address the backlog, IRCC has set a goal of reducing the number of temporary residents to manage this increasing volume.
Engineers are in high demand across Canada’s workforce. As the country’s immigration policies focus on meeting economic needs, professionals in this field have a wide array of pathways to permanent residency. Whether you’re looking to directly apply for permanent residency or build eligibility through work experience, you can successfully immigrate to Canada with multiple immigration options.
On August 30, Saskatchewan unveiled two new immigration routes under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) aimed at filling critical labor shortages. The Agriculture Talent Pathway and the Health Talent Pathway offer skilled professionals in these sectors a streamlined route to permanent residency. With this latest development in Saskatchewan, discover the two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Pathways for its growing workforce demands.
Canada has been a top choice for international students seeking quality education and a potential path to permanent residency (PR). However, policy changes have created obstacles for many, leaving them unsure of their future. With new immigration regulations tightening the pathway to PR, international students can overcome these stricter rules to find their place in Canada’s evolving system.
To bring your partner to Canada is a crucial aspect of family reunification and economic immigration. 2024, Canada plans to welcome over 114,000 new permanent residents through various family sponsorship programs, including spousal, children, and parent/grandparent pathways. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to sponsor your spouse and ensure they can live with you in Canada.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced a policy shift on August 26th. It stated that it will allow Canada to reduce temporary foreign workers in certain regions. The department will pause Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for Low-Wage TFWP employers in areas with 6%+ unemployment rates. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers in areas with higher unemployment, addressing domestic employment concerns.
Starting this fall, international students will experience a shift in Canada’s work-hour limits. The new Canadian Rules on Work Hours allow students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the current 20-hour cap. Announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller in April, this change seeks to balance allowing students to work and ensuring their academic success. While the exact implementation date remains unconfirmed, the adjustment is anticipated to take effect this month. Until then, international students are limited to 20 hours per week off-campus during active academic periods.
