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IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025

The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of 2024. Effective January 21, 2025, family open work permits (OWPs) for

How workers on closed work permits can change employers while awaiting a decision on a new work permit

Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a new work permit, due to a temporary public policy introduced during the Covid-19 era. Prior to the introduction of this temporary

Manitoba and Alberta issues invitations to apply for provincial nomination

In the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, Manitoba issued more letters of advice to apply to candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas and Skilled Worker in Manitoba streams. In addition, Alberta has updated its provincial nominations for

Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025

The Canadian password was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the world in 2025. The ranking was done by global consultancy, Henley & Partners, and is based on the number of destinations

Quebec re-opens three immigration pilot programs for workers in different sectors

Quebec is reopening three permanent immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific sectors. Successful applicants to these programs can receive Canadian permanent residence (PR). These programs, originally introduced in 2021, are designed to attract

The major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits in 2024 – year in review

In 2024, the Canadian federal government made major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits. This article will review the most significant changes impacting foreign nationals seeking to work in Canada, excepting under the Labour Market Impact Assessment-based Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP),

A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport

Knowing what to expect when you arrive at Toronto Pearson airport can help to make navigating this busy airport smoother, faster, and less overwhelming. According to data by StatsCan, Lester B Pearson International—more commonly known as Toronto Pearson or as the

January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

After a slower December of Express Entry draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already begun issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry this year, as the department looks to meet its landings target for 2025. Established patterns in

The changes shaping Quebec immigration in 2025

Quebec’s immigration landscape in 2024 has been marked by significant changes, many of which are set to impact immigration to the province in 2025. These changes—particularly to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), family sponsorships, and

Why Do Some Institutions Require a Credential Evaluation?

In an increasingly globalized world, individuals seeking to work, study, or become licensed in a new country often encounter requirements to verify and evaluate their academic credentials. Credential evaluations serve as a standardized method of interpreting and verifying qualifications obtained abroad,

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