The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the 2024 season of the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program is now open, which will allow nearly 90,000 young people from IEC partner countries and territories to come to Canada and participate. Those interested in applying can submit a profile as early…
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…
The most recent draw, specifically targeting healthcare occupations, saw the issuance of 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs). Candidates with a rank of 3,600 or above were eligible for consideration. This round took place on October 26, 2023, and the lowest-ranked candidate invited possessed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 431. The tie-breaking rule, in…
Your National Occupation Classification (NOC) code is the number the job is listed under in Canada’s official job classification system. Every ten years, the National Occupational Classification (NOC) undergoes a major structural revision whereby the framework of the Classification and the existing occupational groups are reviewed. The release of the NOC 2021 will be the…
In 2023, the Canadian government reaffirmed its priority for family reunification, particularly focusing on the reunification of parents and grandparents. This aligns with the goals of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and supports attracting, retaining, and integrating immigrants who contribute to Canadian society. To facilitate this, Ministerial Instructions for Super Visa for parents and…
When to extend your study permit: If you want to keep studying, you must apply to extend your permit at least 30 days before it expires. Make sure your passport doesn’t expire at the same time. Your study permit cannot be extended beyond your passport’s expiry date. If you apply beforeyour permit expires, you can continue to study…
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new…
The instructions relating to the assessing of applications of the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots have been updated. On April 30, 2023, the Ministerial Instructions for the Home Child Care and Home Support Worker pilots were amended to: reduce the work experience requirement from 24 months to 12 months clarify that…
On June 14, 2023, the public policy exempting foreign nationals with previous biometrics on file who are applying for permanent residence from the biometrics requirement was lifted, and changes to the GCMS have restored pre-pandemic procedures. Permanent residence applications submitted on or after June 14, 2023 will now be required to submit biometrics as per…
Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents, and supports their freedom and democracy. Since 2021, Canada has opened its doors to Hong Kongers through dedicated immigration pathways, and continues working to improve these pathways and make it easier for them to remain in Canada long-term. Today, Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of…
