Canada immigration News- December 2024 update

• Significant Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP):

  • Employer Cap Reduced: Employers can now only fill up to 10% of their low-wage positions with Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs).  

    
    

  • Work Permit Duration Limited: Work permits issued to TFWs in low-wage positions are now limited to one year. 

    
    

  • Restrictions in High-Unemployment Regions: Applications from employers in regions with unemployment rates exceeding 6% are restricted.  

    
    

• Other Notable News:

  • Express Entry Draws: Several Express Entry draws were conducted throughout December, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.  

  • Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Various provinces continued to conduct PNP draws, inviting eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

  • Focus on French Speakers: The Canadian government announced a new permanent residence pathway for French speakers.  

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