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Canadian Immigration Updates

Updates on changes in Canadian Immigration law, regulations, policies and procedures.

Open Work Permit Rules Change for Spouses of Temporary Residents in Canada
Canadian Immigration Updates

2025 Open Work Permit (OWP) Rules Changes: Complete Guide

Canada is introducing significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Open Work Permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers. These updates, announced in September 2024, address housing and affordability concerns by limiting OWPs to specific categories of students, workers, and their spouses/common-law partners. This policy shift is part of broader efforts by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage temporary resident numbers while balancing labor market needs.

LMIA Job offer points eliminate by IRCC
Canadian Immigration Updates

LMIA Job Offer Points Gone – Huge Change In Express Entry

The removal of job offer points in Canada’s Express Entry system, effective Spring 2025, marks a significant shift in the country’s immigration policy. This change, announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller in December 2024, aims to address fraud, promote fairness, and prioritize candidates based on their skills and qualifications rather than job offers. Below is a comprehensive analysis of this policy change, its implications, and its broader context.

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