🍁Immigration Minister Marc Miller unveils new pilots for rural & Francophone communities, launching Fall 2024. Addressing labour shortages and boosting French-speaking newcomers outside Quebec. Applications open this spring. Stay tuned for updates!

83% of 1522 newcomers struggle with living costs. Over 1/3 spend >1/3 of pre-tax income on rent. The government injects CAD 99M into Canada Housing Benefit, totaling CAD 325M for 2023-24. Other measures are the $4B Housing Accelerator Fund, the Canadian Mortgage Charter and TFSA.

- As of Feb 15, 2024, even a master’s under two years can qualify for a 3-year PGWP! - Starting Sep 1, 2024, curriculum licensing programs won't be eligible for PGWP. Plan ahead! - Special measures for distance learning and PGWP validity extended until Aug 31, 2024. #PGWPCanada

On Feb 14, 2024, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new occupation-specific Express Entry draw, issuing 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to healthcare professionals. The cut-off score was 422 points, the lowest ever! #ExpressEntry #IRCC #Canada

Canada's Express Entry categories remain unchanged in 2024, including French, Healthcare, STEM, Trades, Transport, Agriculture, and agri-food sectors. 17 category-based draws were held in 2023. More insights are expected as PR admissions unfold in early 2024. #Canada#ExpressEntry

The Canadian government has updated the Agri-Food Pilot program to allow applicants in Canada the option to satisfy either the job offer or educational prerequisites. Also, they can now submit work experience acquired under an open work permit, targeting vulnerable workers.

AI demand skyrockets in Canada! Employers are hunting for AI-skilled talents to develop cutting-edge products. With 945 AI job postings on Indeed, data scientists are hot commodities. Median income for AI programmers hits $87,009. #AIjobs #Canada

Deputy PM & Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland extends ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing! 🏠Initially set to expire Jan 1, 2025, the ban now runs till Jan 1, 2027. Aim: combat rising housing prices & ensure homes for Canadian families, not investments. #HousingCanada🇨🇦

ESDC's update: LMIA processing times have decreased. - Global Talent: 8 business days - Agriculture: 15 business days - Permanent Residence: 76 business days - High-wage: 48 business days - Low-wage: 49 business days

Canada opens its doors to 7,000 French speakers as Quebec tightens immigration. Skilled immigrants are choosing other provinces over Quebec, seeking better opportunities. #Quebec #Canadaimmigration #Francophone #Canada

Data shows changes in international student trends at universities. Nigerian student permits surged by 44% in the first half of 2023, while Indian applications dropped by over 40%. Health and general sciences grew by 51% at undergraduate level and 25% at the postgraduate level.

Canada is ranked 2nd in the world overall in the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, up from 3rd place in 2022. To read more, check out our latest blog post: https://t.co/t7MMrks0CA

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JUANDERFUL LIFE 2023 Hello Philippines! Join Jernica and Minet as they host free webinars to clear your doubts related to Study Permit and Work Permit pathways to Canada. (1/3) #canada #immigration #canadaimmigration #filipino #philippines #webinar #studypermit #workpermit

The Agri-Food Pilot offers qualified temporary foreign workers in the agri-food industry an avenue to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Learn more about the Agri-Food Pilot in our latest blog. https://t.co/MmWP8WFVed #canada #canadaimmigration #immigration #news

Canada has updated the processing times for LMIA applications. Learn more in our latest blog. https://t.co/MmWP8WGt3L #lmia #workpermit #workincanada #workvisa #canada #canadaimmigration #immigration #immigratetocanada #news

On August 15, IRCC issued 4,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates through the Express Entry Draw #262. To read more, check out our latest blog post: https://t.co/oVSGBNy6KW

HOW WILL THIS SAVINGS ACCOUNT HELP? With this new savings account, the contributions made to the First Home Savings Account are eligible for tax deductions on their annual income tax filings. (2/2) Learn more in our latest blog. https://t.co/MmWP8WFVed

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account - a platform dedicated to helping Canadians purchase their first home in the country. (1/2) #canada #canadaimmigration #immigration #news #immigrationnews #canadanews #home #tax