On March 8, the Canadian government introduced a temporary public policy addressing the resettlement of women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Mexico.
Up to 100 eligible individuals and family members can be resettled through Reed Smith LLP's identification, referral, and support initiatives.
CCVT, as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, will offer care, lodging, settlement assistance, and financial support for two years. The policy, valid for three years, grants exemptions based on specific conditions for foreign nationals applying under the Convention Refugee Abroad or Country of Asylum classes.
The exemptions cover regulatory fees and address eligibility and admissibility criteria. The policy comes into effect upon signing the Memorandum of Understanding and concludes after three years or upon reaching 100 applicants, with pending applications addressed in case of termination.
#IRCC, #resettlement #SGBV, #refugee_support, #Mexico
March 18, 2024
On March 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the commencement of a comprehensive survey targeting caregivers who have been part of the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots.
The survey, which runs from March 8 to March 22, 2024, aims to delve into the perspectives and experiences of caregivers in Canada under these pilot programs. The initiative seeks to identify successful aspects and areas for improvement in caregiver programs moving forward.
Participants are assured that their involvement is entirely voluntary and confidential. IRCC emphasizes that the information gathered will be strictly used to enhance the quality of existing programs and services without impacting past, current, or future applications or statuses with the department.
The survey, with an estimated completion time of 20 to 30 minutes, is accessible in English and French, specifically targeting caregivers who applied through these pilots between 2019 and 2023.
#IRCC, #survey, #Home_Child_Care_Provider, #Home_Support_Worker #caregivers
March 18, 2024
On March 5, 2024, the Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills Department of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial Government has officially opened the application process for its Employment Steps for Success Program (ESS).
Aiming to empower non-profit community organizations, the ESS pilot program offers financial support for developing, implementing, and delivering career planning and employment readiness initiatives. A substantial investment of $1 million has been allocated to non-profit community organizations to boost career planning and employment readiness initiatives.
This funding, now available, follows the success of last year's Employment Steps for Success Program, which saw 19 community organizations receive support for delivering ESS programming.
Organizations keen on making a difference in employment can apply for funding, with a maximum of $50,000 per stream.
The application process, which is exclusively online, covers two distinct streams: Adult Pre-Employment and Career Exploration for Youth. Interested parties can submit their applications under one or both streams before the March 13, 2024 deadline.
#Atlantic_Canada, #Atlantic_immigration, #NL, #ESS, #investment
March 6, 2024
As of March 4, 2024, the government of British Columbia has initiated the issuance of Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) directly to eligible postsecondary institutions.
These PALs are essential for new international student applicants seeking to apply for a study permit in the province.
Following the January 22, 2024 announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandating the attachment of a PAL with study permit applications, the PAL issuing process in B.C. is now fully operational.
Reports indicate that Alberta has also commenced the issuance of PALs to international students. A noteworthy aspect of this mechanism is that institutions are actively obtaining PALs for their international students.
For prospective international students planning to pursue studies in British Columbia or Alberta, contacting their respective institutions will provide additional information regarding the PAL application process.
#international_students, #study_in_Canada #PAL, #British_Columbia, Alberta
March 6, 2024
