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Good Morning, it's Sunday, March 30🌞 

Welcome to another weekly edition of TheCanindian! With just over a month left until the federal election, let's see what changes may be on the horizon.

In today’s edition, we’ve got 4 key updates you definitely don’t want to miss:

1. Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (Video)

2. This week’s immigration draw - 🔔

3. SINP temporary pause is now over.

4. Yukon Announces Changes to Nominee Programs

5. Express Entry Changes – No More Job Offer Points!

6. Tips for PR: Get PR with 6 Months of Experience in STEM!

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Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot

If you are applying for the Home Caregiver pilot, here is a video explaining the eligibility requirements for the pilot program and the document requirements for this pilot.

Pilot Guide

Immigration Draws This Week

No immigration draws this week—but Mother Nature decided to keep things exciting instead! 🌨️ Freezing rain has hit parts of Canada, making it a chilly second week of spring. ❄️🌸 If you were hoping for warmer days, don’t worry—better weather (and hopefully, more draws) is on the way!

New changes happening in Canada from the government to immigration programs every other day so let’s see what’s happened this week.

If you want to find the draw for any NOC/Occupation click here.

If you want to find NOC code for your occupation, click here.

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Saskatchewan Announces End to Temporary SINP Pause

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has undergone major changes following a 50% reduction in nomination allocations by the federal government. Saskatchewan now has only 3,625 nominations, the lowest since 2009, and 75% of nominees must already be in Canada.

Key Changes to SINP

1. Priority for Overseas Candidates – Only health care, agriculture, and skilled trades workers will be considered. Other occupations must recruit from within Canada.

2. Industry-Specific Caps – Accommodation, food services, retail, and trucking nominations are capped at 25% of the total annual quota.

3. Ineligible Occupations – Spas, salons, and pet care services (except veterinarians) are no longer eligible under SINP.

4. Permanent Program Closures – The Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner/Operator streams are now closed.

5. Application Returns – Saskatchewan Express Entry & Occupations In-Demand applications without a Saskatchewan-based job offer will be returned. Refunds are available upon request.

These updates will impact many applicants, so stay informed and check your eligibility before applying!

For full details check here!

Yukon Announce Changes to Nominee Programs

March 27, 2025
The Government of Yukon have announced major changes to their immigration nominee programs.

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) Updates

• Expression of Interest (EOI) Model: Employers must submit an EOI before applying.

• Intake Period: March 31, 2025 – April 22, 2025.

• Priorities for Nomination:

  • Foreign nationals living & working in Yukon for 1+ years

  • Yukon University graduates

  • Francophone/French-speaking applicants

  • Temporary Measure Letter/Support recipients

• 215 Nomination Cap: Due to a 50% reduction in federal allocations.

Read Full Details Here!

Yukon Offers Support Letters for Work Permit Extensions

Published: March 14, 2025
By: Government of Yukon & IRCC

Key Highlights:

• Foreign workers in Yukon with work permits expiring in 2025 can apply for a Yukon-specific work permit (valid for up to 2 years).

• This is a temporary measure to help workers stay in Yukon while waiting to apply under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in 2025 or 2026.

Who’s Eligible?

• Must be living & working in Yukon as of May 16, 2024.

• Work permit must have expired since Jan 1, 2025 or expire before Dec 31, 2025.

• Employers must plan to nominate you for PR through YNP in 2025 or 2026.

What’s Needed?

• A Letter of Support from the Yukon government to apply for the new work permit via IRCC.

Application Window:

• Opens: March 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM (Yukon Standard Time)

• Closes: April 2, 2025 – 4:30 PM (Yukon Standard Time)

• Form will be available on the official page: Request support as a potential nominee

Important Note:

• In 2025, YNP allocations were reduced by 50% due to Canada’s immigration stabilization plans.

• Limited spots — eligible workers are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

📝 Quick Facts:

• New work permits will be valid for up to 2 years.

• Helps foreign workers stay and work while waiting for their YNP nomination.

• This policy ends on December 31, 2025.

• Designed to retain skilled workers in Yukon’s labour market.

Express Entry Changes – No More Job Offer Points!

Starting March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates officially will no longer receive points for job offers. Previously, job offers could add:

• 200 points for senior management roles (NOC 00)

• 50 points for other skilled occupations

This change means CRS scores will now rely more on education, language skills, and work experience. If you were depending on job offer points, now is the time to focus on improving your profile!

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