Tag: Canada immigration news

  • Canada’s New Rural Community Immigration Pilot: A Gateway for Skilled Workers

    January 30, 2025—Ottawa , Canada’s immigration landscape is evolving. In a bid to address longstanding labor shortages and revitalize smaller communities, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently launched a pilot program aimed at attracting skilled workers to rural regions. For many Indians—already among the world’s most mobile professionals—this initiative opens a promising new chapter…

  • Canada Tightens Immigration Rules: LMIA Points Cut, Flagpoling Ends

    Canada has announced significant changes to its immigration system, effective Spring 2025 and December 23, 2024, respectively. LMIA Points Cut: Starting in the spring of 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change aims to reduce fraud and…