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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Canada tightens student work rules: 178 programs no longer eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit
Canada is overhauling its post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program for international students. Canada changes a significant requirement for a post-graduation work permit . The modifications take effect on June 25 and are a part of larger reforms aimed at bringing education into line with the demands of the labor market. Why were certain programs removed from eligibility? Canada has removed 178 non-degree programs from the PGWP list, citing a lack of alignment with long-term labor market requirements. The government claims that the decision aligns study fields with long-term job shortages. However, new sectors, such as healthcare and education, are gaining prominence. What are the new in-demand fields for work permits? 119 new study fields have been added, primarily in healthcare, trades, and education. Students who applied prior to June 25, 2025, are exempt from the changes under transitional rules. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mollaj: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo The modifications take effect on June 25 and are a part of larger reforms aimed at bringing education into line with the demands of the labor market, as per a report. With a renewed emphasis on long-term labor shortages, the updated list now reflects Canada's Express Entry priorities for 2025. In order to be eligible for a PGWP, international students enrolled in non-degree programs, apart from those pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, must now have completed coursework in a field closely related to these shortages, as per a report by the Daily Hive. Live Events Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that these areas of study were eliminated because they are no longer associated with positions in chronic labor shortages. ALSO READ: Canadian outrage erupts after citizen dies in ICE custody - Carney vs Trump tensions boil over 920 areas of study are now eligible for a PGWP as a result of this update. On the post-graduation work permit website, you can see if your field of study is still acceptable in Canada. Even if their field of study was not on the list when they applied for their study permit, students who applied before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if it was. How does this tie into Canada's Express Entry plans for 2025? The IRCC announced modifications to the PGWP eligibility requirements last year. Students who graduate from a list of approved programs will be the only ones eligible to apply for a work permit in Canada as of November 1, 2024. The most recent information comes after Ottawa earlier this year announced the new 2025 Express Entry categories. According to the IRCC, it will hold category-based invitation rounds for workers under new categories, such as education, trades, and healthcare and social services. The Canadian Experience Class, which invites applicants with work experience in Canada to apply for permanent residence, will be the main focus of the federal economic class draws in 2025, Ottawa added. FAQs Who still qualifies for a PGWP under the new rules? Students who applied for their study permit before June 25, 2025 are still eligible, even if their program was later removed from the PGWP list. Why did Canada exclude 178 programs from PGWP eligibility? These programs were cut because they no longer correspond to jobs in Canada that are experiencing long-term labor shortages.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada Express Entry: 3,000 with Canadian work experience invited for PR
Canada on Thursday invited 3,000 foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency through its Express Entry system, with the latest draw focusing on those with Canadian work experience. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw held on June 26, 2025, targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates who scored at least 521 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This was eight points lower than the previous CEC draw on June 12. According to the IRCC's 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, the government is looking to admit 124,680 new permanent residents through Express Entry pathways this year. To be eligible for this round, candidates had to: Have submitted their Express Entry profile before 3:56 p.m. UTC on November 21, 2024. Sixth Express Entry draw this month This is the sixth Express Entry draw in June. It follows: A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 23 A CEC draw on June 12 A smaller PNP draw on June 10 So far this year, the IRCC has issued 41,845 ITAs under Express Entry. Most draws in 2025 have targeted provincial nominees, followed by CEC candidates and those in priority categories such as French-language speakers and health or education-related occupations. Number of Express Entry draws in 2025 by category: PNP: 11 CEC: 6 French-language proficiency: 3 Healthcare and social services: 2 Education: 1 The June 26 draw is the first time since February that CEC draws have occurred in two consecutive weeks. Who qualifies for the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian Experience Class is one of three federal immigration programmes under Express Entry. It is meant for skilled workers with Canadian work experience. To be eligible, applicants must: • Have completed at least one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work in Canada in the last three years, in occupations listed under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 • Meet language requirements: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs, and CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs, in either English or French • Be admissible to Canada (with no major medical or criminal concerns) • Create an Express Entry profile Unlike other federal programmes, the CEC does not require proof of settlement funds, making it a more accessible route for candidates already living and working in Canada. 'Higher language scores and Canadian education can help push up your CRS score, which directly affects your chances of selection,' said Sonia Dhillon, a regulated immigration consultant based in Toronto. What happens after receiving an ITA Those who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the June 26 draw now have 60 days to submit a complete application. Steps after receiving an ITA: Log into the IRCC account and accept the ITA within the deadline Gather required documents, including: Passport Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF) Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees Canadian work experience proof (T4s, reference letters, pay slips) Police certificates and medical examination results Submit the final application online via the IRCC portal The application fee for adults is around CAD 1,365 in 2025. IRCC typically processes CEC applications in about six months. Once approved, candidates receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Those already in Canada may complete a virtual landing, while others must travel to the country to activate their PR status.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada invites 503 foreigners through Express Entry for permanent residency
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 23, 2025, invited 503 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), in the fifth Express Entry draw of the month. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742 and must have created their Express Entry profile before May 30, 2025, to be considered. This draw follows earlier selections this month targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and category-based draws for healthcare and social services professionals. Express Entry activity in 2025 As of June 23, IRCC has issued a total of 38,845 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry in 2025. A majority of these draws have focused on PNP and CEC candidates. Breakdown of Express Entry draws in 2025 so far: Provincial nominee program (PNP): 11 Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 French-language proficiency: 3 Healthcare and social services: 2 Education: 1 What candidates should do after receiving an ITA Those invited on June 23 have 60 days to submit a complete application through their Express Entry account. The process involves: • Collecting documents such as passports, English or French test scores, job reference letters, proof of funds, and police certificates • Submitting the permanent residence application online • Paying application fees (around CAD 1,365 per adult) • Completing medical exams and providing biometrics if requested IRCC targets a processing time of six months. Approved applicants will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Those already in Canada may complete the process through a virtual landing. Others will need to travel to Canada to activate their permanent residence. How the Provincial Nominee Program works The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on regional labour market needs. Each participating province runs its own PNP streams with specific criteria and occupations in demand. Some PNP streams are aligned with Express Entry, awarding nominated candidates an extra 600 CRS points, which nearly guarantees an ITA in a federal draw. The program enables: • Targeted selection of skilled workers and entrepreneurs • Faster processing times in some streams • Broader distribution of newcomers across Canada Quebec does not take part in the PNP and has its own system for selecting economic immigrants.
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada invites 3,000 foreigners for PR under latest Express Entry draw
Canada held a new Express Entry draw on June 12, 2025, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 529, a drop of 18 points from the previous CEC round on May 13, which invited 500 candidates. This marked a larger draw after several smaller rounds in May. The last Express Entry draw before June 12 was held under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which issued 125 ITAs with a cut-off score of 784. So far in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted: 10 PNP draws Five CEC draws Three French language proficiency draws One draw targeting education occupations Two draws targeting healthcare and social services In 2024, IRCC had carried out a mix of general and category-specific rounds, including: Nine all-program draws 11 French-speaking draws One transport occupations draw One agriculture and agri-food occupations draw Three healthcare-targeted draws One STEM occupations draw 14 PNP rounds 10 CEC rounds Two trades-based draws In total, Canada issued 98,903 ITAs via Express Entry in 2024, compared to 110,266 in 2023 and 45,115 in 2022. The highest number on record came in 2021, when 114,431 ITAs were issued — all to CEC and PNP candidates. CRS tie-breaker and processing timeline The June 12 draw used a tie-breaker timestamp of September 28, 2024, at 2:06 PM EST. Only those who submitted their profiles before this time and met the minimum CRS score received invitations. This was the 21st Express Entry round of 2025 and the 351st since the system launched. Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit their full application. IRCC typically processes these within six months. Who qualifies for the Canadian Experience Class? The CEC pathway is available to individuals who have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada. It is popular among international students and foreign workers already living in the country. Key eligibility requirements include: Work experience < At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of skilled work in Canada in the last 3 years < Work must fall under NOC TEER 0 (management), TEER 1 (professional), TEER 2 (technical), or TEER 3 (intermediate skilled) < Part-time work is allowed if it adds up to 1,560 hours (e.g., 15 hours/week for 24 months) < Work during full-time study and self-employment do not count Language proficiency For TEER 0 or 1 jobs: CLB 7 (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in all bands) For TEER 2 or 3 jobs: CLB 5 Accepted tests: IELTS, CELPIP (English); TEF, TCF (French) Residency status Must have had valid status (such as a work permit) while working in Canada Can apply from inside or outside Canada Other conditions No mandatory education requirement, though more education adds CRS points Must be admissible to Canada (no medical or criminal concerns) Must meet the CRS cut-off in a given draw What happens after receiving an ITA? Those invited in the June 12 draw should log into their Express Entry account and accept the ITA within 60 days. Steps to follow: < Gather necessary documents such as passports, test scores, job reference letters, police clearance, and proof of funds (unless exempt) < Complete the online permanent residence application < Pay fees (approximately CAD 1,365 per adult) < Undergo medical exams and submit biometrics if requested IRCC aims to complete the process within six months. Once approved, applicants receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Those in Canada may finalise their status through a virtual landing. Others must travel to Canada to activate their permanent residency.
Business Standard
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada Express Entry: 500 healthcare, social service workers get PR invite
Canada invited 500 candidates from healthcare and social services on Wednesday to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said. To be eligible for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504 and must have created their Express Entry profile by March 31, 2025. This was the second targeted Express Entry draw of the year for healthcare and social services occupations. It followed the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on June 2 and a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on May 13. What is Canada's Express Entry? Express Entry is an online application system used by the Canadian government to manage immigration applications for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents. It's a fast-track system that aims to expedite the processing of applications for specific federal economic programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. June 2: 277 invitations issued under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a CRS score cut-off of 726 May 13: 500 invitations issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a CRS cut-off of 547 May 12: 511 invitations issued under the PNP with a CRS score of 706 May 2: 500 invitations issued in a healthcare and social services draw with a CRS cut-off of 510 May 1: 1,000 invitations issued in an education-targeted draw with a minimum CRS score of 479 So far this year, IRCC has issued 35,217 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. Most draws have focused on provincial nominees, followed by CEC candidates, those with strong French-language skills, and applicants in priority categories. Draw types by frequency in 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 9 draws Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 4 draws French-language proficiency: 3 draws Healthcare and social services: 2 draws Education: 1 draw How long does Express Entry take? An Express Entry profile stays active for up to one year. If no invitation is received during that time, a new profile must be submitted. Each profile submission receives a timestamp, which determines eligibility in draws based on tie-breaking rules. Once an ITA is received, applicants have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence. IRCC aims to process such applications within six months from the date of receipt. New Express Entry changes in 2025 Education occupations have been added as a new priority category The transport category (which included truck drivers and airline pilots) has been removed The healthcare and social services categories have expanded, now including roles like pharmacists and social workers IRCC has said it will now hold more frequent draws for the following categories: French-language proficiency Healthcare and social service occupations Trades occupations Education occupations
