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Canada Extends Pilot Granting LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Until 2028

Canada has announced an extension of the Innovation Stream pilot, a program that allows certain foreign workers to obtain LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits. The pilot, which is part of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, will now continue until March 22, 2028.

Express Entry: CEC Candidates Invited at Lowest CRS Cut-Off Score in 18 Months

Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw is notable because it features the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for CEC candidates in the past 18 months. The draw highlights Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) continued […]