As of December 23, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its full provincial nomination allocation for 2024.A total of 21,500 nominations were issued across various streams in 2024. The OINP will continue to accept and consider new...
We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024.In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR).Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends...
Newcomers are working to address Canada’s top two issues: healthcare and housing affordability.In a research study conducted by CIC News, Canadians ranked healthcare and housing affordability as among the top concerns facing Canada today.Both newcomers and native-born Canadians responded similarly...
We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024.Major changes includeUpdated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit...
Victoria has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to a new ranking.Every year, The Globe and Mail releases its annual ranking of most Livable Cities in Canada.Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter!One...
Concordia University has launched a research institute to study the impacts of immigration.The Montreal-based university created the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) to provide evidence-based research on migration and offer a space for discussions to help newcomers...
As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect.Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided more updates on their plans to remove points for a job offer under Canada’s Express Entry system.In a recent news release, the department announced that they would be instituting this change in...
In general, foreign nationals require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but there are exceptions allowing business visitors to perform certain kinds of work without needing a permit.Business visitors can work without needing a permit because...
On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months.The new deadline is March 19, 2025.Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law...
