Express Entry: 9,275 applicants invited by IRCC in April
Canada invited 9,275 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) in April 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted four Express Entry invitation draws throughout April to invite applicants to apply for Canadian PR. The average Comprehensive Ranking
Australia to relax subclass 482 visa requirements
Australia is set to relax work experience requirements for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482). Starting in November 2024, the required work experience for the subclass 482 visa will be reduced from two years to one year. According to the Australian government, reducing the
Australia announces new visa for skilled professionals
Australia has announced a new National Innovation visa that will offer skilled professionals a pathway for Australian skilled migration. The upcoming National Innovation visa would allow talented individuals to live and work in Australia without a sponsorship from an employer or family member.
South Australia – a top destination for skilled migration
Australia is rapidly becoming one of the leading destinations in the world for skilled migration. Having a strong and stable economy, top-of-the-line medical facilities, globally renowned education system, laid-back lifestyle and world class security for residents has made Australia one of the go
Quebec announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2024 and 2025
Quebec has announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2024 and 2025. Under the new Immigration Levels Plan, Quebec will look to welcome 50,000 new immigrants per year in 2024 and 2025. In addition to the 50,000 new immigrant admissions per year, Quebec will also welcome new permanent residents
Western Australia’s initiatives to boost skilled migration
Western Australia has taken a number of new initiatives to improve its skilled migration program. The Western Australian government unveiled several adjustments to the Skilled Migration program in order to streamline and expedite skilled migration to the state. According to the state governmen
Canada announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-26
Canada has announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-26. The 2024-26 Immigration Levels Plan will aim to welcome 485,000 new immigrants to Canada in 2024 and 500,000 each year in 2025 and 2026, following the trajectory of the 2023-25 Immigration Levels Plan. Under the new plan, admitting
Western Australia eases PR rules for skilled migrants
Western Australia has eased permanent residency rules for skilled migrants looking to settle in the State. The State government announced several adjustments to its migration program in an effort to streamline the skilled migration system. According to the Western Australian government, the St
Australia to offer fast-track visas for skilled workers
Australia will speed up visa application processing times to weeks instead of months for high-skilled workers as part of a migration overhaul. Fast-tracking skilled visa applications will make it easier for businesses to hire foreign skilled workers in high-demand industries and ease workplace shor
Western Australia opens 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program
Western Australia has opened its 2023-24 Skilled Migration Nomination Program for eligible applicants. Eligible visas for the 2023-24 Skilled Migration Nomination Program are the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Some new cha
New Zealand announces improved Skilled Migrant Category
New Zealand has announced a new and improved Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) to attract highly educated and skilled candidates. The new SMC is designed to support New Zealand’s economic growth by attracting individuals who can fill medium to long term skill needs in the country. Immigration N
Ontario invites more than 1000 Express Entry candidates
Ontario invited more than 1000 Express Entry candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for skilled migration to Canada. The invitations were issued over two draws held on July 20 under the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream for candidates in targeted occupations.
International students report positive experience in Australia
International students enrolled in higher education programs in Australia reported positive experiences in 2022, a survey has found. According to the Student Experience Survey, more than 93 per cent of international undergraduate students rated their overall living experiences in Australia as pos
Tasmania 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program
Tasmania has opened the 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program with some new features. The changes to Tasmania’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program include: All occupations in the Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway having extended eligibility for subclass 190 visa nomination;
New Zealand to ease migration rules to attract more talent
New Zealand will ease skilled migration rules to compete against developed nations luring the best global talent. As part of the relaxation of migration rules, New Zealand will remove the cap on skilled migration and speed up the process of granting permanent residency to skilled workers. In a
Canada invites 4,800 candidates in first draw of June
Canada invited 4,800 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency in the first draw of June. This invitation round had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 486 points and was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Following this draw, IRC
Australia to ease immigration system for skilled migrants
Australia has announced plans to ease the immigration system for skilled migrants to move to the country. According to the Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil, the immigration system will undergo a major overhaul to keep Australia competitive in the global race for talent. As part of the imm
International students boost Australia’s migration intake
An influx of international students will significantly boost Australia’s net overseas migration intake to 400,000 this financial year. International students, accompanied by a rising number of temporary skilled migrants moving to Australia, is set to smash the net overseas migration intake that
Australia extends post-study work rights for international graduates
Australia has extended post-study work rights for international students with select degrees to strengthen the pipeline to skilled work in Australia. Eligible international graduates will get work rights extensions ranging from two to six years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), depend
New Zealand restarts Skilled Migrant and Parent visas
New Zealand has restarted the Skilled Migrant and Parent Resident visa categories for new applicants looking to move to New Zealand. The two immigration streams are being reopened for new applications after months of inactivity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to restarting the two im
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Express Entry: 9,275 applicants invited by IRCC in April June 09, 2024
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Australia to relax subclass 482 visa requirements June 02, 2024
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Australia announces new visa for skilled professionals May 25, 2024
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South Australia – a top destination for skilled migration November 26, 2023
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Quebec announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2024 and 2025 November 05, 2023
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