Understanding Canada’s Shifting Sentiment on Immigration
Canada’s welcoming attitude towards immigrants is changing due to rising concerns over the housing and job crises. Many Canadians now feel that immigration is contributing to housing shortages and job insecurity, as employers often hire foreign workers at lower wages. This has led to a growing perception that immigrants are affecting local job opportunities, causing […]
Use French to Boost Your Chances for Canadian PR
Canada is giving priority to people who speak French in recent PR draws. On September 13th, those with a CRS score of 446 and a French level of CLB 7 or higher were invited to apply much lower than the usual score of 520+ for the general category. In fact, on August 15th, the required […]
Canada PR Good News
Unlike other provinces limiting immigration, Alberta has requested an increase in its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation from 9,750 to 20,000 spots for 2024. This is to meet its labor market needs, especially in sectors like healthcare, technology, construction, and education. If you’re working in Alberta, this increase could fast-track your Permanent Residency (PR) through […]
How to Keep Your September or October Intake Safe
If you’re still waiting for your passport to be stamped or haven’t received your PPR yet, don’t worry you can still start your classes! Contact your college or university and ask if you can attend online classes. If they permit this, you can attend your classes from India until your PPR and passport stamping are […]
New Canada PR Draw Ontario
On September 10th, Ontario released two draws under the OINP. The first is for the International Students stream, where you need a job offer in Tier 0, 1, 2, or 3. The job should be in healthcare or skilled trades, and this should be your category. The second draw is for in-demand skills and general […]
UK Study Visa Update – 2024
The UK government has raised the financial savings requirement for international students so If you are applying for a student visa for the UK you will need to demonstrate of having £1,483 per month for staying in London and £1,136 per month for staying outside London.
‘Golden opportunity’ in Canada for students with study gaps and weak profiles as visa rush ebbs
Owing to recent changes in Canada’s student visa policies, the demand for visas has dramatically dropped among high-achieving students, according to immigration consultants. In a surprising turn of events, students with weak academic profiles, significant study gaps and a history of past refusals now have a “golden opportunity” to secure student visas for Canada, according […]
5 Lakh Work Permit Expire In 2024
A shocking update reveals that over 536,000 work permits under the International Mobility Program (IMP) are set to expire between May and December 2024. This includes categories like Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) but excludes closed work permits and LMIA-based permits. Previously, it was believed that only 70,000 student work permits were expiring, but this new […]
Canada PR Update:
If your CRS score is between 290 and 393, don’t lose hope! While the current CRS cutoff is over 550, there’s a great opportunity through the Ontario French- Speaking Skilled Worker Stream. This stream has invited candidates with scores as low as 290 to 393, provided you meet key language requirements. To qualify: Canada is […]
The United States Embassy in India has announced a major overhaul of the B1/B2 visa appointment process.
Streamlining US Visa Processes: Recent Developments at the USA, Embassy in India. The US Embassy in India has announced substantial modifications to its B-1/B-2 visa appointment processes, to enhance and expedite the visa application process. The Embassy has decided to combine interview waiver appointments for nonimmigrant B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas in New Delhi. […]