Hi friends! 👋

Good morning and happy Sunday! It’s December 15, and we’ve got some exciting updates to share with you this week. Here’s what’s on the menu:

🌍 EMPP No Job Offer Stream Update
⏳ Grace Period for DLI Switches
🛣️ 4 New PR Pathways for 2025!
🎯 This week’s immigration Draw
💸 Temporary GST/HST Tax Relief Starts Dec. 2024

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Pathway Pause

Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) No Job Offer Stream Update

The 2024 cap for the EMPP No Job Offer stream has been reached! 🚨 Applications are now closed for this year. But don't worry—this incredible opportunity will reopen on January 1, 2025. 🎉

Mark your calendars and get ready to apply early next year! Stay ahead of the game by learning more about the program here

Study Permit Update

Exciting Update for International Students! 🎓✨

📢 Minister Miller has announced a grace period for international students switching between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs).

✅ From December 2024 to January 2025, students can transfer DLIs without requiring a new study permit approval.

This initiative is designed to:

• Offer enhanced support for international students

• Ensure smooth transitions while protecting academic experiences in Canada

⏳ Canada Student visa processing time reduced by 3 Weeks

New PR Programs

4 New PR Pathways Announced for 2025!

Canada has unveiled exciting pathways to permanent residency, offering fresh opportunities for immigrants. Here's a quick look:

1️⃣ Caregivers😀
Immediate PR upon arrival – No prior Canadian work experience required! Read More

• Estimated Allocations:

  • If 50% of the Economic Pilot PR spots are designated for caregivers, around 4,368 PRs will be issued.

  • In a more optimistic scenario of 60%, this number could increase to 5,241 PRs.

2️⃣ Rural Community Immigration Pilot
For individuals addressing labor shortages in designated small rural communities across Canada.

3️⃣ Francophone Communities😀 
For French-speaking individuals filling labor shortages in selected small communities outside Quebec

4️⃣ In-Canada Focus😀 
Prioritize temporary residents and skilled workers already living in Canada.

Canada aims to welcome 82,980 planned permanent residents in 2025 Under In-Canada Focus immigrant category.

Check Full Immigration plan 2025-2027

This week’s immigration Draw

• BC PNP Draw December 10, 2024. Read More

Tips For PR

📢 PR Options for Home Support Worker 44101 Read More

📢 Top 3 Skilled Trades for Easy PR Read More

📢 PR Pathways for Data Roles Read More

Tax Relief

📢Starting December 14, 2024, GST/HST will be removed at checkout for eligible goods purchased, delivered, or imported until February 15, 2025. Read more

In The Know

💸 Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 3.25%

⚠️ Federal government orders end to Canada Post strike

💰 Manitoba Adds 10,000 New Jobs Last Month

✈️ Quality of Living City Ranking 2024. Vancouver Ranked 7^th

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