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Application fees for student visas to Australia are increased!

The Australian government has raised the cost of applying for a student visa from AUD 710 to AUD 1600 as of today, July 1st, 2024—a startling 225% rise!

The Department of Home Affairs website of the Australian government has additional details regarding the increase in visa fees.

The organization asserts that “talented students” will still apply to Australia’s higher education provider in spite of this.

I worry that it will significantly affect students from other countries. This extreme step can result in a drop in enrollment, which would have a negative financial and cultural impact on providers.

What do you think about this drastic changed?

Manitoba PNP draw invited 250 PR under skilled overseas worker category.

250 invitations to permanent residence were issued on June 25th, 2024, as part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Overseas category.

This draw focused on eligible foreign worker profiles that declared their present occupation as one of the following and had an MPNP EOI score of 516.

31301: Psychiatric nurses and registered nurses
31302: Practitioners of Nursing
32101 – Practical nurses with licenses
33102: Orderlies, patient service associates, and nurse aides
For the Skilled Worker Overseas category, this is one of the lowest cutoff scores that has been observed recently.

In this MPNP draw, 93 of the invited individuals possessed both a job seeker validation code and a verified Express Entry profile.

 

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO)

Designed for foreign skilled workers, the SWO provides two pathways:

1. The Manitoba Express Entry Pathway is available to individuals who meet the requirements of another MPNP stream, have close family ties to Manitoba, are skilled in one of the province’s high-demand occupations, and meet Express Entry requirements.
2. The Human Capital Pathway emphasizes the opportunity for qualified foreign migrants with expertise in in-demand occupations to find employment in Manitoba when they arrive.

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for refugee to get work permanently in Canada.

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) is a program for skilled refugees and displaced people looking to work permanently in Canada. The EMPP:

helps skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through economic programs
gives employers access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings
Immigrate to Canada through the program
As a skilled refugee or other displaced person, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada based on your work experience, education and language skills—with or without a job offer.

Hire skilled refugees and displaced talent through the program
A unique opportunity for employers in Canada to hire skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people overseas. The program helps Canadian employers access a new pool of skilled employees.

 

New Caregiver Pilot program With Direct PR On-Arrival in Canada!

According to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, the two caregiver pilot programs for immigration to Canada, the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) and the Home Support Worker (HSW) pilots, are ending this month and will be replaced by two new caregiver pilot programs.

The minister of immigration is also making indications that the pilot programs for caregiver immigration may soon become permanent.

“Our programs need to reflect caregivers’ invaluable contributions, as they play a critical role in supporting Canadian families,” stated Miller.

“These two new pilots will not only enhance support for caregivers but also give families the high-quality care they need as we endeavor to establish a permanent caregivers program.”

  • Applicants who meet the following requirements and are interested in working in Canada’s home care industry may apply under these new pilot programs:
  1. A minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) level 4 competency in either English or French
  2. Degree of education equivalent to a high school diploma in Canada
  3. possess recent, relevant work experience
  4. have been offered a full-time position in home care

4,603 Invitations for Canada Work Permits Were Sent by New IEC 2024 Draws.

In the rounds of invitations during the week ending June 1, 2024, International Experience Canada – IEC 2024 season issued out 4,603 work permit invitations, as opposed to just 2,669 invites the previous week.

4,152 invitations were issued in relation to working holidays. There are now 33,394 candidates from 34 different countries in the Working Holiday Pool.

As of May 31, 19,285 working holiday visa seats remained available.

323 invites were sent out by the Young Professional category, while 128 invitations were sent out by the International Co-op (internship) category.

On December 11, 2023, the IEC 2024 season formally got underway. International youth from eligible nations have since been able to submit their profiles to the IEC pool.

What are the season fees for IEC 2024?

The IEC fees for all competitors in the 2024 season will be $172 CAD, according to an announcement from Canada.

The IEC costs change based on which immigration program you choose to apply for in Canada.

Applicants on working holidays are required to pay a charge of $100CAD. International co-op candidates and young professionals do not need to pay any additional fees, but their employers will need to pay an employer compliance charge of $230 CAD.

In addition to the IEC fee, individuals who are required to give biometrics must also pay the $85 CAD biometric cost.

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