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24 May 2024
IRCC Approves New Organization for Architect Credential Assessments in Canada,

IRCC Designates New Body for Credential Assessments for architects interested in immigrating to Canada.

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IRCC Approves New Organization for Architect Credential Assessments in Canada

A new professional organization has been approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide educational credential assessments (ECAs) to architects who wish to immigrate to Canada.

Eligibility Requirements for Economic Permanent Residence

Applications for programs leading to economic permanent residence must show that their foreign degrees, diplomas, or certificates are genuine and equal to credentials from Canada in order to meet eligibility requirements. To accomplish this, applicants must get an ECA from a professional body or multi-purpose ECA organization that has been designated by the IRCC.

Authorization of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board

The Minister has assigned the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) the authority to grant ECAs as of May 20, 2024, to applicants who have indicated that their major or intended vocation is the National Occupational Classification (NOC) of “Architect” (NOC 21200). The CACB’s ECAs will establish how international degrees relate to Canadian qualifications required for architectural practice. Moreover, ECAs are acknowledged as a stage in the architect licensure procedure.

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24 May 2024
International students' spouses working in Canada, open work permit benefits for full-time students' partners,

Essential Work Status Granted to Spouses of Full-Time Students in Canada

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Spouses of Full-Time Students in Canada Now Eligible for Essential Work Status

Subparagraph 205(c)(ii) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) required the following spouses or common-law partners of full-time students to do work, and the Minister identified that work as necessary on April 30, 2024:

  • Wives or common-law partners of graduate program participants enrolled full-time (master’s and doctoral),
  • Spouses or common-law partners of full-time students participating in a province or territory’s pilot program eligibility. 
  • University full-time students enrolled in professional degree programs (such as law, dentistry, or medicine)
  • Spouses or common-law partners who are extending their work permit as spouses of full-time students enrolled in a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) qualifying program of study at a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution and who currently possess a valid open work permit under the C42 category.
20 May 2024
A photo of a Canadian flag with the words "Canada Immigration" written on it, symbolizing the process of immigrating to Canada, 2378 Invitations for Canada work permits under IEC 2024 draws,

2,378 Invitations for Canada Work Permits Were Sent by New IEC 2024 Draws

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In the rounds of invitations for the week of May 18, 2024, international Experience Canada – IEC 2024 season issued out 2,378 work permit invitations, as opposed to just 1,818 invites last week. 2,176 invitations were issued in relation to working holidays. There are presently 33,350 applications in the Working Holiday Pool from 34 different nations.

As of May 18, 21,093 places were available for working holiday visas. 54 invitations were sent by the International Co-op (internship) category, while there were 148 by the Young Professional 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 fees for IEC 2024 season?

  • 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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