SWEC NEWS Quick Inquiry Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone *Email *Country Interested *Country InterestedAustriaAustraliaBelgiumCanadaSwitzerlandChinaCyprusCzech RepublicGermanyDenmarkSpainFinlandFranceUnited KingdomHungaryIrelandIndiaItalyJapanSouth KoreaMaltaMalaysiaNetherlandsNorwayNew ZealandPolandPortugalRussiaSwedenSingaporeUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesVisa Type *Visa TypeStudent VisaDependent VisaVisitor VisaImmigrationCoachingSubmit Canada Education Category Express Entry Draw 2025: CRS Cut-Off Drops to 462 New Medical Exam Requirements for Permanent Residence Applications under Express Entry Refused Applicants Will Now Receive Greater Transparency from IRCC Canada’s Express Entry Draws Have Evolved in 2025 (Till Now) Canada Stops Processing Low-Wage LMIA Applications in These 26 Regions – July 2025 IRCC Conducts Latest CEC Draw with Lowest CRS Cut-off Since September 2024 Major Immigration Changes Announced in IRCC’s 2025-2026 Departmental Plan BREAKING: Major Changes Announced for Canada’s PGWP-Eligible Study Programs Canada Express Entry: Canada Issues More ITAs to Provincial Nominee Program Candidates Good News for International Students: US Resumes Student Visa Processing with New Social Media Rules Canada Express Entry: IRCC Issues 3,000 Invitations to CEC Candidates in Latest Draw IRCC Holds Second Express Entry Draw for Healthcare Sector in June 2025 Canada’s New Immigration Minister Leads First Express Entry Draw of the Year How Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Changes in 2025 Can Benefit Skilled Workers in Canada IRCC Conducts First Canadian Experience Class Draw After Three-Month Pause Canadian Universities Secure Top Global Rankings in Multiple Fields Canada Eliminates Bonus CRS Points for Arranged Employment in Express Entry Canada Introduces Study Permit Exemption for Construction Trade Apprentices UK Home Office Announces Major Visa Fee Update Effective 9 April 2025 Are You Eligible for Express Entry’s New Education Category? Canada Invites 4,500 Express Entry Candidates with the Lowest CRS Score Since August 2024 Canada Announces Major Changes to Express Entry Categories for 2025 Canada Announces Launch Date for New Permanent Residence Pathways for Home Care Workers Express Entry: IRCC Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates 9 Essential Tips to Minimize the Risk of Canada Visitor Visa Refusal January 2025: A Comprehensive Overview of the Express Entry Pool New Rules for Transferring Schools as an International Student in Canada: Detailed Update Changes to Canada’s Express Entry System Coming in 2025 IRCC to Remove CRS Points for Job Offers in Express Entry by Spring 2025 US Updates Visa Appointment Policies to Address Long Wait Times in India Ministerial Direction 111 Replaces Ministerial Direction 107: What It Means for International Students New Immigration Pathways to Canada Coming in 2025 British Columbia and Alberta Issue Invitations in Latest PNP Draws How to Prepare for Your Canadian Citizenship Test IRCC Conducts French-Language Focused Express Entry Draw for December Free Tools and Resources for Your Canadian Immigration Journey New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Visa Opportunities for International Students Canada Conducts First Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw Since July Canada Ranked Among Top Safest Countries to Travel in 2025 India Reclaims Top Spot as the Largest Source of International Students in the US After 15 Years IRCC Announces Work Hour Increase for International Students in Canada Major Changes to Canada’s International Student Program: IRCC Closes the Student Direct Stream (SDS) Record Growth of International Students in Germany: 380,000 Enrollments Mark New Milestone Canada Revises Tourist Visa Policy, Ends Automatic 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visas Quebec’s 2025 Immigration Levels Plan: Prioritising Economic Growth and French Language Preservation IRCC Issues 400 Invitations to CEC Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Round Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): Everything You Need to Know IRCC Announces Updated List of Eligible Programs for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) IRCC issues 1,000 ITAs in third Express Entry draw this week Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86: An Era of Excellence Ends for Indian Industry Work in Canada After Graduation: Changes to PGWP Eligibility Criteria Canada’s New Pilot Project: Streamlined Review Process for Rejected Study Permits US Embassy Opens 2.5 Lakh Additional Visa Appointments for Indian Travellers How Many ITAs Has Canada Issued Through Express Entry in 2024 Compared to 2023? Canada Achieves 4th Position in 2024 Global Country Rankings 4,000 ITAs Issued in Latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw IRCC Announces New Cap on Study Permits and Changes to PGWP Eligibility IRCC Issues 1,000 Invitations to Apply in Latest Express Entry Draw for French Speakers UK Government to Increase International Student Maintenance Requirements for 2024-25 Academic Year UK Government Plans Shift in English Language Test Model Canada Issues 3,300 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw Canada Ends Temporary Policy for Visitor Work Permits: What You Need to Know Express Entry Draw Update: August 2024 – Key Highlights and Insights New Zealand Visa Charges Update: What You Need to Know for 2024 Canada’s New Permanent Residence Class for Semi-Skilled Workers: What You Need to Know Latest Express Entry Draw: 964 ITAs Issued for PNP Candidates with CRS Score of 686 India Young Professionals Scheme Visa Ballot: Key Dates & Application Steps Maintaining PGWP Eligibility: A Guide for International Students in Canada Impact of Labour Party’s 2024 UK Election Victory on Indian Students Studying in the UK Canada Immigration Update: New Invitations for Express Entry in July! Australia Makes Studying Abroad Costlier for International Students in 2024 Canada’s Express Entry: A Closer Look at IRCC’s Category-Based Draws in 2024 Express Entry Draws: A Comparative Analysis of 2023 and 2024 Canada Introduces New Caregivers Pilot Programs Granting Permanent Resident Status on Arrival How to Secure Employment in Canada While in the Express Entry Pool No Visa Changes: International Students Can Still Work After Graduation IRCC Invites 1980 Candidates In Latest Express Entry Draw IRCC issues 2,500 ITAs in category-based Express Entry draw for French language proficiency Ottawa announces two-year cap on international student visas BREAKING: IRCC Announces Cap On Admissions For International Students First Ontario-OINP Draw of 2024 Issues 1,451 PR Invitations Canadian Permanent Residency Obligation to Stay in Canada New Applications for Canada Caregiver Programs To Open on January 1 B.C. Prioritizing 25 New Construction Occupations For Immigration Minimum Wage Ontario 2023 And Next Raise Schedule 20 Government Of Canada Jobs Hiring Now For Multiple Locations What are the benefits of a Canadian passport? Fire At Canadian Embassy Abuja In Nigeria Suspends Operations IRCC holds Express Entry Draw For Healthcare Occupations; Third Draw This Week IRCC Expects India Visa Processing To Return To Normal By Early 2024 IRCC Invites Candidates In First Ever Category-Based Express Entry Draw For Agriculture And Agri Food Occupations Canada’s Parents And Grandparents 2023 Lottery Has Begun IRCC Invites 3,725 Candidates In The Latest All Program Express Entry Draw New Climate Action Incentive Payment On October 13 Hidden Wonders in Canada: 10 Amazing Places You Didn’t Know Existed! New Express Entry Applicants No Longer Need Upfront Medical Exam Canada’s Immigration Department Is Undergoing Major Changes Canada Sent 17,145 New PR Invites in PNP & Express Entry Draws in Sep 2023 UK NEWS: FEES HAS INCREASE New Minimum Wage In Ontario and 5 Provinces Effective Oct 1