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Good morning and happy Sunday! 
It’s January 12, second Sunday of the year, and we’ve packed this week with exciting Immigration updates and News.

In today’s email:

1. This week’s immigration Draw 🔔

2. Mark Carney Contacts Liberal MPs Ahead of Potential Leadership Bid

3. New Eligible Fields of Study for PGWP

4. CBSA Introduces New Removal Cost Framework

5. Key Updates for International Students in 2025

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This week’s immigration Draw

🔔First Express Entry PNP Draw #331 of 2025 Invites 471 Candidates.
🔔First Express Entry CEC Draw #332 Invites 1350 Candidates
🔔Manitoba PNP's first draw of 2025 invited 197 candidates.

You can find any draw for any occupation using this tracker.

Tip: If your police clearance certificate (PCC) from India has expired but was issued after your last stay of 6 months or more in India and is not from your current country of residence (Canada), you can still include it in your application. The IRCC will accept it, but be aware that an officer may request a new certificate later. read more

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Mark Carney Contacts Liberal MPs Ahead of Potential Leadership Bid

Sources tell CTV News that Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is seriously contemplating a run for Liberal Party leader if Justin Trudeau steps down. Read more

New eligible fields of study for PGWP

As of December 17, 2024, PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers.

General eligibility for Post Graduate Work permit

• Complete a program at a designated learning institution.

• Maintain full-time student status throughout the program.

• Exceptions: Part-time in final semester, approved leave, or COVID-related changes (March 2020 - Fall 2020).

• Apply within 180 days after graduation.

• Study permit must be valid during the 180 days after graduation.

Documents Needed for PGWP Application:

• Proof of program completion.

• Proof of full-time enrollment in a program of 8 months or more.

• Starting November 1, 2024: Proof of language ability.

  Your test results must be less than 2 years old when you submit your application. We accept language test results from these tests:

  1. CELPIP General

  2. IELTS General

  3. PTE Core.

• If applying after November 1, 2024: Proof of graduation from an eligible field (for non-university programs).

Field of study requirements to get PGWP

If your study program has a field of study requirement, you must graduate from a program linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage. The fields of study are divided into 6 broad categories:

• agriculture and agri-food

• education

• health care

• science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

• trade

• transport

• early childhood education (new)

• developmental service workers (new)

Check out if your field of study is eligible for PGWP.

CBSA Introduces New Removal Cost Framework

💳 New Fees Effective April 2025:

• 👮‍♂️ Escorted Removals: $12,800 (previously ~$1,500)

• 🛫 Unescorted Removals: $3,800

Individuals removed at the government’s expense must repay these costs before applying to return to Canada. This legal requirement ensures compliance and reduces taxpayer burden.

Why this steps are taken?

Fair Process:
All removal orders follow due process, including appeals and procedural fairness under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

Strengthening Borders:
This change reflects CBSA’s commitment to improving Canada’s immigration system and reinforcing Canada-U.S. border security.

Key Updates for international students in 2025

1. PGWP Update:

   • Language requirements have been introduced for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility.

   • New fields of study have been added to the list of PGWP-eligible programs.

   • Applications must now be submitted exclusively online.

2. Work Hours:

   • The maximum allowed off-campus work hours have been increased to 24 hours per week.

3. Flagpoling:

   • Flagpoling is no longer permitted for PGWP applications.

4. Spousal Permits:

   • Spousal open work permits are now restricted to students enrolled in high-demand programs.

5. Study Permit:

   • A new study permit is required when transferring to a different Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

   • Applications for study permits are now fully online.

6. Visa Update:

   • The Student Direct Stream (SDS) and NES pathways have been discontinued.

   • All study permit applications will now follow standard processing times.

In The Know

🚁 Ontario Launches “Operation Deterrence” to Strengthen Security Along Ontario-U.S. Border

📢 On January 7, BC PNP Updated their Guides, forms, reports, and documents for 2025.

🚫 Ontario, over the last three years in their education system has had over 10,000 asylum claims

💵 Ontario aiming to send out $200 rebate cheques later this month or early February

📊 Students in Canada could soon get $150/month from this new government benefit

💵 Canada added 91,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell

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