Immigration

Key Highlights India’s Dominant Growth Broader Context: International Student Population By the end of 2019, there were about 642,480 international students studying in Canada across all levels (from primary to post-secondary)—a 13% increase from 2018.

Why the Task Force Was Formed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of a new federal task force to address significant delays across immigration, passport services, and airport operations, deemed “unacceptable” by the government. Who’s Involved This high-level task force is composed of 10 Cabinet ministers, including representatives from Immigration, Transportation, Social Development, and…

Strengthening After the Pandemic Premier Blaine Higgs emphasized that New Brunswick has emerged from the pandemic stronger than anticipated. He highlighted swift vaccine rollout and population growth, which have bolstered confidence in the province’s recovery. Financial institutions have also praised its balanced approach to economic revitalization. Investment and Job Creation Private investment is projected to…

Common Immigration Scams to Watch For Red Flags to Be Aware Of What the Government Says How to Protect Yourself

In recent years, Canada’s immigration system hit historic processing milestones and significantly reduced its backlog. Highlights include:

1. Express Entry Canada expects to invite around 500,000 newcomers by 2025, many through Express Entry via these federal streams: Applicants submit an online profile and are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Top-ranked candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. While meeting the CRS threshold can be tough, being in the…

1. Ontario 2. British Columbia (BC) 3. Quebec 4. Alberta

Canadian institutions are strengthening their presence in the Philippines to better assist Filipino applicants pursuing education in Canada. Here are the key developments: Why the Philippines? Outreach Events and Support Enhanced Collaboration

1. Permanent Immigration Path and New Work Permit Stream 2. Updates to Post-Graduation and Spousal Work Permit Rules 3. Trade Agreements and Work Permit Expansion 4. Digital Services and Settlement Initiatives 5. Exploring a Refugee-Student Pathway 6. GeoMatch Algorithm for Settlement Guidance 7. Strategic Priorities and Caps

1. Express Entry – Transport Truck Driver (NOC 73300) 2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for Truck Drivers Several Canadian provinces offer dedicated PNP streams specifically for truck drivers: Saskatchewan – Long-Haul Truck Driver Project Nova Scotia – Occupations in Demand Stream Ontario – In-Demand Skills Stream Manitoba – Skilled Worker Streams (Employer Direct or Overseas)…