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??) Home Child Care and Support Worker Pilots
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- Start-Up Intra-Company Transferee LMIA-Exempt Work Permit: In Lotfikazemi, 2024 FC 691, the Federal Court dismissed a review of a denied work permit for an intra-company transferee, planned as Sazian Canada's Executive Director in the Greater Toronto area, providing services to the construction industry and municipal planners. The decision cited low salary projections and a competitive market, finding no significant economic benefits. Read more
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- Unauthorized Immigration Consultant Convicted: On April 8, 2024, the accused pleaded guilty in Edmonton to providing unauthorized immigration services. Sentenced to 18 months conditional with six months house arrest, she must pay $148,000 in restitution. The case, initiated by a 2019 CBSA investigation, underscores efforts to protect Canada’s immigration system from fraud. Read more
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- Federal-Provincial-Territorial Collaboration on Immigration: Canadian immigration ministers met in Montréal to discuss the 2025–2027 immigration strategy, focusing on balancing permanent and temporary resident numbers while addressing regional labour needs. The discussions emphasized the importance of Provincial Nominee Programs in managing labour market demands and supporting the transition from temporary to permanent residency. Read more
- 2024 Consultations on Immigration Levels: From May 8, 2024, to June 30, 2024, IRCC seeks public input on the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, focusing on the targets for permanent and temporary resident admissions. Stakeholders are invited to participate in shaping future immigration strategies via an online survey. Read more
- Manitoba Skilled Worker Support Extension: IRCC has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees in the Manitoba Skilled Worker Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest pool. This will benefit 6,700 post-graduation work permit holders, allowing them to continue working while awaiting official nominations for permanent residency. Read more
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- New Policy for Hong Kong Residents: Canada introduces a new public policy allowing Hong Kong nationals in Canada, under the permanent residence pathway, to extend their status and obtain new open work permits. Starting May 27, 2024, eligible Hong Kong residents who applied under Stream A (in-Canada graduates) or Stream B (Canadian work experience) and held a work or study permit within the last three years can apply. This policy, effective for five years, helps applicants maintain legal status while awaiting permanent residence decisions. Read more
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- Home Child Care and Support Worker Pilots Update: IRCC updates include revised procedures for processing work permits under the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker Pilots if permanent residence is refused, and for handling temporary residence applications for dependants when the caregiver's open work permit is pending. Read more
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- OINP Expansion: The Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, which includes expanding the In-Demand Skills stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This expansion allows for faster processing and reduced paperwork for businesses, further supporting skilled immigrants in Ontario’s labour market and facilitating smoother pathways into the skilled trades and regulated professions. Read more
- PEI Nursing Education Partnership: Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have partnered to deliver specialized nursing programs for internationally educated nurses. This collaboration aims to support PEI's healthcare sector by providing the Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered Nurse Bridging Program. These programs blend online theory with practical in-person training in PEI, preparing participants for the National Council Licensure Examination and subsequent career opportunities in various healthcare settings across the province. Read more
- Submission Period Opens for Quebec Refugee Sponsorship: The Program for Refugees Abroad (Collective Sponsorship) has opened its submission period for undertaking applications (Step 1) today. Groups of 2 to 5 people, as well as organizations, are invited to submit their applications through the Arrima platform until June 4, 2024. Read more
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- May 15, 2024: International students at private colleges with curriculum licensing agreements with public colleges will no longer be eligible for Post-Graduate Work Permits. Read more
- May 20, 2024: The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) will start issuing Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) for architects, designated by IRCC. Read more
- May 20, 2024: The 30-day public consultation period for feedback on the proposed amendments to the Ministerial Relief (MR) process concludes. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 16: Read more
- May 21, 2024: Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program invitations will start going out to 35,700 potential sponsors who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020, as part of the 2024 intake. Read more
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6 个月Interesting!
Canada Immigration | Higher Education | Advocacy
6 个月Thank you Andra. I always look forward to getting your newsletter every Sunday.
Assistant Gérant ( Newrest )
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6 个月Andra, great information sharing thanks