December 2024 – Page 3 – skg immigration

Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to end flagpoling. “Flagpoling will no longer be an option,” said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a televised interview on Tuesday, 17 December. He added that that “closing the loophole” is one of the

BREAKING: IRCC to remove LMIA-based points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 CRS points for

Canada unveils new permanent residence pathway for French speakers

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released eligibility criteria and details on a new francophone immigration pathway to Canada opening in 2025. The Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC) is a new immigration pathway designed to help French-speaking newcomers settle permanently

Details and eligibility criteria for new Canadian rural immigration pathway revealed

New information has been released about a rural immigration pathway to permanent residence (PR) in Canada. The Rural Community Immigration Class is a pathway for foreign nationals who can help overcome labour shortages in designated communities outside of Quebec, and want

Step-by-step: Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian PR

Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor. While the ability to sponsor

IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in third draw of December

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in its first draw of the week. The department issued 1,085 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a PNP-only draw. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Candidates required a minimum

IRCC confirms some work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit

Some work permit holders in Canada may continue to study in the country without needing a study permit. On December 6, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated their operational instructions and guidelines to clarify that work permit holders who applied

British Columbia selects more candidates; Manitoba ends open work permit policy for PNP candidates

British Columbia issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) this week to candidates under two skills immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) also announced they will end their commitment to the policy facilitating open

Canadian cities rank among best in the world for quality of life in 2024

Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey has named Vancouver as one of the best cities for quality of life—and several other Canadian cities also made the cut. The city in British Columbia claimed the top spot in North America, ranking seventh

IRCC announces transitional measures for some students changing DLIs next year

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details for international students transferring schools for winter or spring 2025. International students changing schools in Canada for the 2025 winter/spring semesters will now be allowed to begin studying at their new

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