A Shift in Immigration Policy: TR to PR within Canada
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced a significant policy shift on March 21, 2024, favouring temporary residents (TRs) in Canada for their conversion to permanent residents (PRs). The new approach introduces "domestic draws," streamlining the path for TRs to achieve PR status through the Express Entry system. This change emphasizes the value of Canadian work and education experience in enhancing eligibility for permanent residency.
Canada Immigration - International Study Permit
Canada to cut study permits by 35% in 2024, setting cap at 360k. Measures include provincial intake caps, attestation letters, and changes to Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility to address system integrity and public service pressures.