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• 2024
  • June (1)
    • WORK and HOLIDAY VISA NOW OPEN FOR FILIPINOS
• 2023
  • November (1)
    • Canada all set to invite highest number of new immigrants in next 3 years
  • October (1)
    • Canadian immigration developments to expect for the rest of 2023
  • July (2)
    • 7 Key Changes to Australia Migration: What You Need to Know from 1st July 2023
    • Canada Needs More Immigrants To Meet Labour Market Demand
  • June (3)
    • Australian visa changes for 2023-24
    • Eligible Filipinos may now enter Canada without visa
    • New Zealand Seeks More Skilled Immigrants
  • May (2)
    • Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses
    • Canada announces measures to strengthen family reunification
  • April (3)
    • The latest statistics revealed that the majority of permanent migrants were from the Philippines
    • Canada to welcome more immigrants through the PNP
    • Top 9 Best Courses to Study in Australia for PR 2023
  • March (4)
    • NEW RULE FOR VISA APPLICANTS
    • Canada Looks To Boost Immigration From Philippines With New Manila Processing Centre
    • Demand for sales pros in Canada opens the door for foreign nationals to IMMIGRATE
    • Sharp Drop in Crs Express Entry Draw Scores
  • February (2)
    • Canada is processing more spousal immigration applications
    • Canada Immigration Sets New Annual Record With More Than 437,000 New Permanent Residents
  • January (3)
    • Australian visa changes in 2023: Easier permanent residency pathways, priority processing for skilled migrants and longer stays for international students
    • Canada Immigration Policies In 2023: What To Expect
    • Australia on track for 2023 migration boom
• 2022
  • December (4)
    • 2023 Budget supports Skilled Migration to drive a stronger future
    • Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023
    • 'Visas in three days' for teachers and nurses who want to come to Australia
    • A Record Breaking Year for Canadian Immigration
  • November (4)
    • Canada opens door to 1.45 Million Immigrants
    • New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Released
    • Five Canadian Cities Among 100 Best In World
    • Canada makes 16 new jobs eligible for permanent residence
  • October (4)
    • Canada Allows International Students To Work Unlimited Hours Off-Campus
    • Canada To Issue More Than 23,000 Immigration Invitations For Parents and Grandparents Program
    • Australian states are opening their doors to more skilled migrants
    • Canada eyes FILIPINO NURSES
  • September (3)
    • Australia Skilled Migration Program FY 2022-23 is now open for overseas applicants
    • Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration To See Annual Growth Of More Than 8.2%
    • Good news for foreign students: Australia extends post-study work rights
  • August (4)
    • Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates
    • Victoria's Skilled Migration Program is now OPEN
    • Canada Conducts Largest Express Entry Draw Since Resumption, CRS Drops Again
    • International Students Get Extra Year To Take Online Courses And Still Get PGWP
  • July (5)
    • COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be lifted for international arrivals in Australia
    • Express Entry: Canada invites skilled immigrants overseas for first time since 2020
    • International students are still welcome to Canada
    • faster Australian student visa processing times
    • Canada to Reveal New TR to PR Immigration Program
  • June (4)
    • Australian state has expanded its skilled occupation list to attract offshore migrants and international students
    • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Holders Can Soon Stay In Canada For Up To 7 Years
    • Australia to fast-track visa applications of skilled immigrants
    • Express Entry: All-program draws set to resume July 6, says Canada's Immigration Minister
  • May (4)
    • Australia ranks No.1 – Top Destination in the World to Study & Earn Abroad in 2022
    • Canada announces new immigration benefits for international students, job seekers
    • Why consider higher education in Australia in 2022
    • Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again
  • April (2)
    • Canada to accept more parent and grandparent application
    • Canada update: Home Support Worker Pilot Program
  • March (5)
    • Australia’s incentives for International students
    • International Students in Canada Earn More Than Other Newcomers 2 Years After Immigrating
    • Massive Healthcare Labour Shortages Mean Opportunities For Nurses
    • Canada is open to tourists again
    • Australia To Welcome International Students With Faster Study Visas
  • February (4)
    • New Zealand to reopen its borders
    • Australia to open borders to all international visitors on Feb 21
    • Canada to welcome more than 1.3 million new permanent residents in 2022 - 2024.
    • Canada to resume Express Entry draws for skilled workers
  • January (3)
    • Canada to welcome over 411,000 immigrants this 2022
    • Opportunities for Australian Immigration this 2022
    • Canada Immigrant Wages Rise As Labour Shortages Lead Employers To Pay More
• 2021
  • December (3)
    • Canada extends online study eligibility period for PGWP applicants
    • Visa changes could help 200,000 Professionals
    • Canada Accepts Most Immigrants In History As It Passes 2021 Target Of 401,000
  • November (4)
    • Australia eases international border restrictions for first time in pandemic
    • Top occupations that received permanent residency visas in Australia for 2020-21
    • Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
    • Fully vaccinated skilled workers and international students allowed to enter Australia from December 1
  • October (6)
    • Ability to Work, Immigrate to Canada Are Attractive for International Students
    • Australia is ready to open up to International Travelers
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #207 PNP
    • Australia to lift international travel ban in November
    • One of easiest ways to get a U.S. green card is back.
    • Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser Replaces Marco Mendicino As Canada’s Immigration Minister
  • September (6)
    • Canada: student residency pathway “key pillar” for immigration targets
    • Travel Advisory: Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter Canada for (non-essential) purposes
    • International border to open for states hitting vaccine targets
    • Canada To Issue Parents and Grandparents Program Invitations From Monday
    • Canada’s Re-Elected Liberal Government Plans On Immigration
    • BREAKING NEWS: U.S. to Open Air Travel to Most Vaccinated Foreigners
  • August (4)
    • NZ economy in the world’s ‘strongest position’ to recover from pandemic
    • Unemployment Falls As Canada Continues To Emerge From COVID-19 Crisis
    • PGWP Update for Students Outside of Canada
    • Clearer Australian PR pathway for International students
  • July (10)
    • Courses and professions that lead to Bright Permanent Residency prospects in Australia
    • Opportunities for New Immigrants to Canada Soar as Job Vacancies Rise in Wake of COVID-19
    • No changes to planning levels or composition for skill stream
    • More international students becoming Canadian immigrants
    • Express Entry Settlement Funds Increased for 2021 Canada Immigration
    • Canada’s border could open to all fully vaccinated tourists in September
    • Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated tourists
    • CANADA to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
    • PH Gov't now allowed foreign spouses, parent/s, and/or children of Filipino citizens with to enter the PH
    • Pharmacists added to Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
  • June (5)
    • CRS drops To 380 In New Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw
    • Canada Planning To Ease COVID-19 Border Restrictions For Vaccinated: Report
    • IT professionals are among the best paid in Australia
    • Fully Vaccinated Travelers Permitted to Enter Canada Starting July 5th
    • BREAKING NEWS: 22 NEW OCCUPATIONS ADDED TO THE OCCUPATION LIST
  • May (5)
    • New PR Streams for Professionals,Essential Workers and International Student Now LIVE
    • More work hours for international students in Australia
    • Immigration Minister Says Canada will continue to welcome 401K Newcomers Despite COVID-19
    • An Australian state is considering a plan to fly back international students
    • New Zealand sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world
  • April (8)
    • Which province in Canada is easiest to immigrate to?
    • Canada Immigration: The Future Is Looking Bright Despite COVID-19 Related Setbacks
    • New Zealand-Australia travel bubble to open this month
    • CANADA RANKED #1 IN BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD REPORT
    • BREAKING NEWS: Canada Opens door to PR for 90,000 students and foreign workers
    • Australian states consider plans for return of international students in 2021
    • Skilled migration a high priority for Australia’s COVID recovery, says immigration minister
    • Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021
  • March (6)
    • Canada Targets Reduced Spousal Immigration Processing Times
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #177 PNP
    • NSW announced 10 new occupations are added to the Skilled Occupation List for PR
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #178 183 PNP CANDIDATES SELECTED
    • Australian government is preparing to open international borders says Immigration Minister Alex Hawke
    • Immigrant Children More Likely To Succeed Than Canadian Born Children
  • February (7)
    • Australia's minimum wage now highest in the world
    • Canada and Australia Jumps in Rankings to Become World’s Top Place to Study
    • PM Scott Morrison: Australia's international borders could open sooner than expected
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #175 PNP CANDIDATES ONLY
    • Canada invites 27,332 PR Candidates with a Minimum CRS of 75
    • International students can now do 100% of studies online and still get PGWP
    • PM Scott Morrison: ‘Very possible’ COVID-19 vaccine may reopen Australia’s international borders
  • January (10)
    • Post-coronavirus recovery starts with immigrants and international students
    • Canada Targets 250 PNP Candidates in First Express Entry Draw of 2021
    • What to expect from Australian immigration in 2021
    • Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
    • New Zealand : One of the most immigrant-friendly countries
    • Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs for 2021 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Immigrants Needed to Fill Jobs As Canada’s Economy Recovers Post-COVID-19
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #173 ALL PROGRAM
    • Thousands sign new petition calling for international students to be allowed back into Australia
    • Canada on track to welcome more newcomers than ever
• 2020
  • December (6)
    • Interest In Immigrating To Canada Grows During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Reveals
    • Canada’s PNP immigration results in November 2020
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #169
    • Canada 4th Place In The World For Immigrant Integration
    • Canada among top ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students
    • New Zealand and Australia are world’s most powerful passports
  • November (12)
    • The New Zealand median hourly wage threshold is likely to increase to $27 per hour in November 2020.
    • Thirty-four percent of Americans, up from 27% a year ago, would prefer to see immigration to the U.S. increased.
    • Express Entry Immigrants Get Better Jobs and Earn More Money: Study
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #166 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • CANADA RANKS NUMBER 1 IN THE WORLD FOR QUALITY OF LIFE
    • Canada to use PGP lottery selection again in 2021
    • Canada’s Coronavirus Recovery Slows, But Continues, With 84,000 Jobs Added
    • Why It’s Never Been A Better Time To Study In Canada
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #167 LARGEST DRAW EVER
    • Australia's international borders will reopen ‘steadily and safely’: Alan Tudge
    • NZ named as one of the most Promising Countries
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #168 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
  • October (12)
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #164 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Students and families allowed to travel to Canada
    • Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
    • Government of Canada is Easing Travel Restrictions: International Students
    • For 2020-21, the migration planning level for visas will remain
    • IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Manila will resume operations
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #165 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Most Canadians agree immigration is positive for the economy
    • Canadian schools reopening to international students
    • North Bay unveils RNIP immigration stream
    • Pilot plans to bring international students back to Australia now in final stage
    • Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
  • September (9)
    • Express Entry(All Program) No. 162: Canada invites 4,200 immigration candidates
    • Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August
    • Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic
    • Australia immigration update: States reopen skilled visa nomination programs for 2020-21
    • New Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List Announced
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #163 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants
    • Immigration services to reopen gradually after pandemic shut down many programs
    • IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications
  • August (13)
    • Canada’s immigration ministers plan for future after coronavirus
    • Manitoba PNP draw invites 199 immigration candidates
    • Why Canada Values Immigrants?
    • Atlantic Labour Market Shows Lowest Job Loss in Canada
    • Express Entry(All Program) No. 158: CRS drops 2 points from previous all-program draw
    • The many benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen
    • Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June
    • Canada regains 55% of jobs lost to coronavirus
    • Canada immigration: Where you can now take an English test
    • Express Entry: Canada issues 600 invitations to apply for permanent residence
    • International student flights to Australia to restart in September
    • Interest in immigrating to Canada increasing amid coronavirus pandemic
    • What will Canadian immigration look like post-coronavirus?
  • July (17)
    • Canada resumes visitor visa and eTA processing July 1
    • Migrating to Australia: five great reasons to move Down Under after Covid
    • New immigrants performing better in Canadian labour market
    • Express Entry: First all-program draw since start of pandemic
    • Mendicino: Immigration key to Canada’s 21st century success
    • Canada’s economy creates almost 1 million jobs in June
    • Express Entry: Federal Skilled Workers are back in business
    • Immigration NZ sees surge in overseas interest in moving to New Zealand
    • Aus to resume student visa processing among measures to boost sector
    • Australia’s permanent migration places remain at 160,000 for 2020-21…for now
    • Express Entry Draw: 557 PNP candidates receive ITAs
    • Canada Express Entry Draw Targets 3,343 Canadian Experience Class Candidates
    • The Easiest Countries To Migrate To From the Philippines
    • Existing migration program settings will continue to remain in place, says the government
    • Canada may lift international student travel restrictions
    • Canada makes huge changes to help international students
    • Holders of expired COPR and PR visas may travel to Canada
  • June (20)
    • Trudeau: Canada looking to ease travel for families
    • Canada Express Entry Has Top-5 All-Time Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact
    • Will Canada lift its travel restrictions on July 1?
    • Migration 'reset' looms in budget as government eyes super-skilled talent
    • Australia to consider July entry for international students
    • What Canadian immigrants can expect in June 2020
    • Kickstart migration with massive partner visa increase: Labor MP
    • Canada resumes temporary visa and eTA processing
    • New permanent residence intake continues
    • New Canada PNP Express Entry Draw Sees 341 Invitations Issued
    • Express Entry Draw: Lowest CRS for CEC candidates since 2017
    • Where are Canada’s immigrants coming from in 2020?
    • New Zealand Prosperity
    • Toronto will still be attractive to immigrants after coronavirus
    • As the coronavirus turns the immigration tap off, the Australian economy looks increasingly exposed
    • Coronavirus has increased interest in immigrating to Canada
    • Want to start afresh after COVID-19 blues? Consider these three countries to immigrate
    • Over 80% of Canada’s population growth from immigration
    • New Canada PNP Express Entry Draw Sees 392 Invitations Issued
    • Express Entry CEC draw invites candidates with scores as low as 431
  • May (24)
    • Department of Home Affairs Update: Citizenship Ceremonies and Applications to continue as usual
    • How Canada is helping international students
    • CRS score drops again in latest Express Entry draw
    • Choose the Smart way to Become Resident to Australia
    • Coronavirus: Alberta still processing immigration applications
    • Canada’s immigration minister shares coronavirus updates
    • VETASSESS is open for business and taking applications
    • PNP still providing pathways to Canadian PR
    • Manitoba invites 123 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination
    • B.C. issues 237 invitations to apply for provincial nomination
    • Coronavirus: Ontario Immigration Issues Extensive Advice For Candidates and Employers
    • Why PR numbers should increase later in 2020
    • Australian Visa Options during COVID-19
    • NSW is open for business
    • Thunder bay accepting immigration application
    • Express Entry Draw (PNP) No. 147
    • Express Entry Draw (CEC) No. 148
    • More IELTS test dates becoming available
    • Immigration will be key in post-pandemic era: Liberal Minister Mendicino
    • Australians more satisfied with their lives according to Better life Index
    • West Kootenay Opens Applications For Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
    • How you can study in Canada and then gain PR
    • Canada Invites 385 PNP Immigration Candidates In New Express Entry Draw
    • Minimum CRS Score Drops to 440 in Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw
  • April (21)
    • Express Entry Q1 2020: Big first quarter despite coronavirus
    • Another Alberta draw requires CRS score of at least 300
    • Canada still accepting spousal immigration applications despite coronavirus
    • British Columbia issues 476 invitations in three latest draws
    • International students now eligible for PGWP with online courses
    • Canada continues to issue Express Entry invitations through regular draws, invites 606 candidates
    • Latest Manitoba draw invites 153 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
    • Minimum CRS score drops to 464 in second Express Entry draw in one day
    • Canada is sending the right immigration signals to the world
    • Canada still processing visa, eTA, study, and immigration applications
    • Canadian immigration processing fees increase April 30
    • Canada invites provincial nominees in latest Express Entry draw
    • Canada’s latest Express Entry draw has lowest CRS of 2020
    • After coronavirus: Immigrants will be key to Canada’s economic recovery
    • Sponsoring common-law partners to Canada during coronavirus
    • Canada remains open to immigration despite coronavirus
    • Alberta holds two draws in April with CRS requirements in the 300s
    • Why Canadian experience is important when selecting immigrants
    • Sudbury, Ontario Open To Applications For Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
    • Canadian immigration department re-opens phone support
    • Express Entry draw 145: Canada invites PNP candidates with CRS 692
  • March (1)
    • Saskatchewan invites 205 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination
• 2019
  • December (4)
    • 263,945 people immigrated to Canada from January 1 to September 30
    • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
    • Ontario receives additional 2019 nominations, invites Express Entry candidates
    • Liberals outline Canada’s immigration priorities in new Mandate Letter
  • November (2)
    • Global Talent Program open for business
    • Quebec announces new regulations to protect temporary foreign workers
• 2015
  • May (3)
    • Survey Finds Prospective Immigrants to Canada are Now Younger and Better Educated
    • Immigration New Zealand business changes
    • Do you want more immigrants working in Britain, or more British jobs going to foreign call centres?
  • April (2)
    • Changes to minimum English language test scores for subclasses 476 and 485
    • USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap
  • January (2)
    • OZ PRIVATE COLLEGE SEEKS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    • QUEBEC PREPARES TO OVERHAUL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
• 2014
  • April (2)
    • AMERICANS UNHAPPY WITH IMMIGRATION LEVELS
    • AUCKLAND AUTHORITIES KEEN TO ATTRACT MORE MIGRANTS
• 2013
  • July (1)
    • NEW CANADIAN INVESTOR PROGRAMME READY FOR LAUNCH

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  Fall and the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period are typically busy seasons for developments from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada’s immigration system in general.
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