@TTRRMK The Operational Instructions linked at the bottom still show a modification date of 2024-08-15, but they are in fact different than the previous version. I saved a copy in November.
Language requirement, field of study, program stacking etc. have all been changed.
@smeurrens This has been my understanding for years. Accompanied minors with the intention to study are required to apply for SPs prior to coming to Canada. Doing so avoids the ambiguous VR status question.
#InternationalStudents update: The Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express initiatives have ended. Prospective students are welcome to apply through the regular study permit stream. Learn more: https://t.co/em975dKWEG
We’re going to have fewer temporary foreign workers in Canada.
We’re bringing in stricter rules for companies to prove why they can’t hire Canadian workers first.
In the interest of diversity MIFI has announced a 25% cap on Quebec Regular Skilled Worker invitations (PRTQ) from any given country.
https://t.co/5xHu2kOu5i
@TTRRMK However, in their press conference today, both Premier Legault and Minister Christine Fréchette referred to the Island of Montreal, not the CMM. https://t.co/Fv6VGCu5ED
@TTRRMK MIFI typically divides the province into the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, and the rest of the province. The CMM includes municipalities surrounding the island of Montreal too. https://t.co/3aFoO9A3Dd
@smeurrens But if it's rejected for incompleteness the applicant's status ended when their previous permit expired. It's as if the extension was never submitted so they could find themselves beyond 90-day restoration period. https://t.co/Pij4JnoIxx
2024 IRCC prediction #2.
IRCC will impose an eTA-x on Mexico, similar to Costa Rica. If a previous visitor, eTA is sufficient. If a first time visitor, TRV will be required.
We're delivering on our plan for the biggest ever cut to migration.
Overseas care workers brought an estimated 120,000 dependants to the UK from Oct 22-Sep 23.
From March, we're putting a stop to this.