As of October 1st, you are no longer required to undergo an upfront medical examination before submitting your Express Entry application for permanent residence. No longer necessary to undergo a medical exam.
Studying abroad in Canada allows students to apply for permanent residency status either during their time there or after they complete their degree. From Study Permit to Permanent Residency in 2024.
The Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP) is now open for applications to a greater number of Canadian firms.
For Canadian companies who have demonstrated compliance with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), REP is intended to expedite the processing of applications. Longer validity periods for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and streamlined LMIA applications following the initial assessment are two benefits that qualifying firms will receive under the REP.
For Canadian immigration, 2023 was a historic year with more new laws, regulations, and reforms than in many years prior. Will 2024 see a decline in the CRS score?
There are, nevertheless, recurring themes, one of which is the significance of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in Express Entry candidates’ immigration travels. Many are asking if the Express Entry draws from last year would see more of the same as the CRS scores were higher than typical (in some cases reaching as high as 791).
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now have a 30-day processing schedule for spousal applicants seeking Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs). Canadian Spousal TRV in 30 Days.
The first step towards permanent skilled worker immigration to Canada is completing an Express Entry profile. Using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), your score and rank in the Express Entry pool will determine whether you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR). Can I create multiple profiles for Express Entry?
Regarding Canada’s international student program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released several statements on December 7.
Among these, the agency has stated that Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will not be eligible for any further extensions. PGWP is Expiring.
