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Immigration News


Canada Unveiled New Pathways to Permanent Residence in 2024

Canada has significantly expanded its immigration options in 2024, introducing new pathways and making major adjustments to existing programs. These changes aim to attract skilled workers, support Francophone communities, and align immigration with national priorities.

The below table showcases these updates for a clearer overview.

Pathway

Whom it is for

Summary of major changes

Date of launch

Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP)

French-speakers from select countries who graduate from select DLIs.

New program.

Launched August 26, 2024.

Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative

French-speakers wishing to settle in select communities outside Quebec.

Tennew communities have been added.

Details to be announced.

Alberta Law Enforcement Pathway

Those with job offers in law enforcement in Alberta.

New pathway.

June 25, 2024.

Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program

Skilled workers who wish to settle in Quebec.

Replacement pathway for the Regular Skilled Worker Program. Paused until June 30, 2025.

To start issuing ITAs June 30, 2025.

In-Canada Focus Category

Express Entry candidates with temporary resident status in Canada.

New category.

October 24, 2024.

PEQ Graduates Stream

International students who graduate from DLIs in Quebec.

Addition of French requirement. Suspension until June 30, 2025.

October 31, 2024.

Federal Economic Priorities (Express Entry)

Express Entry candidates.

Focus on healthcare, skilled trades, and French.

Details to be announced.

BC’s Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot

Eligible newcomers looking to start businesses within the province and settle there permanently.

The pilot became permanent. Is now called  Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Stream.

June 21, 2024.

Key Changes:

  • Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP): Launched on August 26, 2024, this pilot program offers a direct pathway to permanent residence for French-speaking international students graduating from select designated learning institutions (DLIs). This initiative aims to enhance the integration of Francophone newcomers into Canadian society.
  • Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative Expansion: Ten new communities across six provinces have been added to this program, which provides funding and support services to help French-speaking immigrants settle in Francophone and Acadian communities outside of Quebec.
  • Alberta Law Enforcement Pathway: Introduced on June 25, 2024, this pathway within the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows individuals with job offers in law enforcement in Alberta to apply for permanent residency.
  • Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ): This new program replaces the Regular Skilled Worker Program and emphasizes French language proficiency and alignment with Quebec's values. It includes four streams: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills, Intermediate and Manual Skills, Regulated Professionals, and Exceptional Talent. The PSTQ has suspended invitations to apply until June 30, 2025.
  • In-Canada Focus Category (Express Entry): This new Express Entry category prioritizes candidates with temporary resident status in Canada, aligning immigration with the needs of the Canadian economy.
  • PEQ Graduates Stream: This stream for international students graduating from Quebec institutions has been amended to include a French language requirement and has been temporarily suspended until June 30, 2025.
  • Federal Economic Priorities (Express Entry): This stream focuses on attracting skilled workers in healthcare, skilled trades, and French-speaking candidates to meet critical labor market needs.
  • BC’s Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot: This pilot program has become permanent, now known as the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Stream, supporting eligible newcomers who establish businesses and contribute to regional economic growth.

Impact of these Changes

These changes reflect the Canadian government's commitment to attracting and retaining skilled workers, supporting Francophone communities, and aligning immigration with economic and social priorities. The focus on French language proficiency in several programs underscores the importance of linguistic duality in Canada.

Looking Ahead

These new pathways and modifications to existing programs will likely have a significant impact on Canada's immigration landscape. As these programs evolve, it is crucial for potential immigrants to stay informed about eligibility criteria, application procedures, and any updates.

To stay updated with the latest immigration news and apply for immigration to Canada in 2025 through relevant immigration program, you may get in touch with our trusted Canada migration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar



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