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Canada Discontinues the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for International Students

Canada has officially discontinued both the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) visa programs, effective immediately. These initiatives, which were designed to fast-track study permit processing for students from select countries, have now been phased out. The move aims to create a more equitable and efficient application process for all international students. …

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Canada Tightens Tourist Visa Rules: No More 10-Year Visas

The Canadian government has revised its visa policy, ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry tourist visas. Immigration officers now have greater discretion in determining the type and duration of visas granted to visitors. This shift in policy marks a significant change in Canada’s approach to managing tourism and temporary immigration. Previously, many tourists were …

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Quebec has suspended two significant pathways for obtaining permanent residency

Quebec has halted two key pathways for permanent residency. As of now, the province will no longer accept applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés) and will stop issuing invitations for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). Both programs provide routes to permanent residency in Canada. These suspensions will remain …

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October 30 BC PNP Draw Issues Approximately 83 Invitations for Permanent Residency

In the most recent BC PNP draw on October 30, approximately 83 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued across both general and targeted categories. Of these, 31 invitations were part of the general draw for the skilled worker and international graduate streams, including their express entry options. Notably, the cutoff score …

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Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027

Every year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship presents the Immigration Levels Plan, which outlines projected immigration targets for the upcoming three years. This plan sets the permanent resident admission targets for 2025, along with preliminary goals for 2026 and 2027. Notably, for the first time, we are incorporating targets for temporary residents, aiming …

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Breaking Down the Process

New Express Entry Draw for Trades Issues 1,800 Permanent Residency Invitations | October 23

The second Express Entry draw of 2024, dedicated solely to trade occupations, distributed 1,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. In this trade-specific draw, all Express Entry candidates received ITAs if they had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 or above and at least six months of experience in one of the …

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On October 22, IRCC distributed 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency under the CEC

On October 22, 2024, IRCC issued only 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw, specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The cutoff score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was set at 539. In the previous draw on October 21, 2024, 648 ITAs were distributed, targeting profiles with provincial nominations …

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IRCC issued 648 candidates for permanent residency for the Provincial Nominee Program | October 21

On October 21, 2024, IRCC issued 648 invitations for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw, focusing on candidates with provincial nominations and CRS scores of 791 or higher. Earlier, a total of 3,113 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were granted on October 7, 9, and 10. Details of October 21, 2024 …

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OINP issues 1,307 invitations under Skilled Trades Stream

Today, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an Express Entry draw, extending a total of 1,307 invitations for provincial nomination through the Skilled Trades Stream. In this round of invitations, all Express Entry profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 405 and 435, along with experience in one of the 47 designated …

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The International Experience Canada (IEC) program will end on October 21, 2024

The 2024 season of Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) is coming to a close, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing that the last round of invitations will occur during the week of October 21, 2024. To qualify for this year’s program, interested individuals need to act swiftly and submit their new IEC profiles …

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