Immigration Update
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On February 5, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided further details on the recent announcement of reforms to the International Student Program; Canada aims to address the unsustainable growth in recent years while ensuring a positive experience for international students.
As of January 22, 2024, post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level must now include a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from a province or territory with their study permit application.
Secondary, effective February 15, 2024, graduates from master's degree programs less than two years in length are eligible for an extended 3-year PGWP.
This change supports their transition to Canada's labour market and potential permanent residence. Other PGWP lengths remain aligned with the study program's duration. IRCC has restricted PGWPs for public-private partnership college programs.
Finally, open work permit eligibility for spouses and common-law partners of international students will be updated. These reforms aim to promote sustainable population growth in Canada, improve system integrity, and ensure a positive experience for international students.
#International_students, #IRCC, #International_student_program, #study_permits, #Study_in_Canada #PGWP
From January 30, 2024, all immigration pathways, aside from the Student Direct Stream (SDS), will accept the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test.
This includes Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, those in Express Entry managed programs, and individuals needing a language test for Canadian immigration or citizenship (excluding SDS).
The PTE Core is a two-hour computer-based language test assessing everyday English skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
The PTE Core replaces the PTE Essential test, and candidates should ensure they take the correct test for their program.
#PTE, #immigration_to_Canada, #SDS, #PNP, #English_language_test
Spousal sponsorship arrivals in Canada decreased by 14.8% in November, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data.
After an 8.7% rebound in October with 5,155 new permanent residents, the numbers fell to 4,390 in November. Despite this, Canada was still predicted to see a 17.6% increase in spousal sponsorships for 2023, with 75,458 new permanent residents compared to 64,145 in 2022.
Ontario recorded the highest number of arrivals under this program, with 36,905 spouses settling there in the first 11 months of the year.
#Spousal_sponsorship, #IRCC, #statistics, #sponsorship
The Government of Canada may impose visas or other measures on Mexicans to curb refugee arrivals. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated this could prevent asylum claims via indirect access from Mexico.
The move follows Quebec Premier François Legault's letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressing Quebec's inability to accommodate more refugees and requesting compensation.
The absence of a visa requirement for Mexicans has reportedly contributed to the influx. The elimination of the Canadian visa requirement for Mexicans led to an increase in arrests in the US, suggesting a potential incentive for illegal immigration via Canada.
US Customs and Border Protection data showed a spike in migrants from Canada post-visa requirement removal.
#Mexica, #refugee, #asylum_seekers, #Quebec
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/canada-visa-requirement-mexican/
