Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has eliminated points for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), reducing potential scores by either 50 or 200 points in an effort to combat fraud. But is…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #330, issuing 1,085 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 727 points or more. The latest draw took place on December 16, 2024.
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There has been a record-breaking number of asylum claims made by international students in Canada during the first nine months of 2024. According to statistics reported, international students submitted nearly 14,000 asylum…
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Canada is a top destination for international students, offering a pathway to valuable work experience through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. However, eligibility for the PGWP is not automatic. Understanding the…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #319, issuing 648 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 791 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 21, 2024.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a significant update to the Start-Up Visa Program, effective 3 October 2024, that allows applicants deemed essential on their Letter of Support to request…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #316, issuing 1,613 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 743 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 07, 2024.
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On 28 August 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary public policy, which allowed visitors to apply for a work permit, had ended effective immediately. The temporary public policy…
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Navigating Canada’s study permit process has always been complex, and recent policy changes have made it even more challenging. On 18 September 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a 10%…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group’s Lijing Cao was interviewed by Dialogue about Ottawa’s recent tightening of Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules in response to rising unemployment. The new regulations limit low-wage foreign hires…
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