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IRCC Removes Job Offer Points from CRS Calculator

IRCC Removes Job Offer Points from CRS Calculator

IRCC has quietly removed the 50 and 200 CRS points for arranged employment from their official CRS calculator — a clear sign that this change is being rolled out in the backend before it’s reflected i...

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Mar 21, 2025 News

Canada Launches Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Immigration Programs with List of Participating Communities

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Canada Launches Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Immigration Programs with List of Participating Communities

Canada has announced the launch of two new immigration initiatives—the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—aimed at attracting skilled newco...

IRCC Immigration News Permanent Residency

Jan 30, 2025 News

IRCC Slashes PNP Quotas for Provinces by 50%: A Major Revision to Canada’s Immigration Targets Ahead of 2025 Federal Elections

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IRCC Slashes PNP Quotas for Provinces by 50%: A Major Revision to Canada’s Immigration Targets Ahead of 2025 Federal Elections

In a surprising and significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised the 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations, reducing them by 50% compared to pr...

IRCC Immigration News

Jan 23, 2025 News

Canada's Open Work Permit Policy for Iranian Citizens: A Supportive Initiative

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Canada's Open Work Permit Policy for Iranian Citizens: A Supportive Initiative

Canada has introduced special temporary immigration measures for Iranian citizens in response to the ongoing situation in Iran. These measures, valid until February 28, 2025, aim to support Iranian na...

IRCC Immigration Iran Public Policy

Jun 28, 2024 Blog

IRCC Extends Full-Time Off-Campus Work Policy for International Students until April 2024

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IRCC Extends Full-Time Off-Campus Work Policy for International Students until April 2024

Great news for international students in Canada! The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the policy allowing students to work full-time off-campus while classes ...

IRCC International Student Update

Dec 7, 2023 News

Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) Expiring After Dec 31, 2023, Will Not Be Extended

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Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) Expiring After Dec 31, 2023, Will Not Be Extended

In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government implemented a series of temporary policies to address labor market disruptions and support internati...

IRCC International Student Update

Dec 7, 2023 News

Technical Glitch Halted Access to IRCC Webform: SSL Certificate Renewal Resolves the Issue

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Technical Glitch Halted Access to IRCC Webform: SSL Certificate Renewal Resolves the Issue

In a recent hiccup, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webform faced a disruption due to an expired SSL certificate on November 24, 2023. Users were unable to access the webpage,...

IRCC Technical Glitch

Nov 27, 2023 News