Latest Canada Immigration News Updates

On September 9, 2024, Canada invited 911 candidates eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program to apply for permanent residence in Express Entry draw number 313.

Earlier this year — on April 29, to be exact — Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase the off-campus work limit for international students from 20 to 24 hours per week, starting this fall. With the fall semester now underway, what’s the current status of this change? If you’re unsure about your work hours, this article will provide the clarity you need.

Saskatchewan has unveiled two new immigration pathways designed to address critical labor shortages in the agriculture and healthcare sectors. Announced on August 30, 2024, these initiatives are part of the province’s ongoing efforts to bolster its workforce and support economic growth. Discover more about the eligibility criteria for these programs here.

Since August 2020, a public policy allowed visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit from inside Canada, a temporary measure implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But IRCC has just revoked this with limited notice, despite having previously announced its intent to end the policy in February 2025. This means would-be work permit applicants in Canada on visitor status must figure out an alternative, and fast.