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Posted on July 27 2019

Saskatchewan issues 381 invitations in the latest draw

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Updated January 18 2024

In the latest invitation round held on 24th July, Saskatchewan issued 381 invitations. 277 of these invites went to the Occupation In-demand category and 104 were issued to the Express Entry sub-stream.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a points-based system. To be eligible candidates must score at least 60 points on factors like education, work experience and language skills. Eligible candidates should also have work experience in any one of the 19 in-demand occupations of the province.

The SINP Express Entry sub-stream is linked with the Federal Express Entry Program. To be eligible, candidates must lodge a separate EOI with the SINP. The SINP EOI contains details of a candidate’s education, work experience, language skills etc. Based on these factors each EOI is awarded a score out of a total of 100 points.

The SINP International Skilled Worker Category has got a different scoring system as compared to the Express Entry’s CRS score.

The Saskatchewan Occupation In-demand sub-category is not linked to the Express Entry Program. It is aimed at attracting overseas skilled workers for industries facing a workforce shortage in the province.

To apply under the Occupation In-demand sub-category, you must lodge an EOI with the SINP.

Highest-scoring candidates are invited in regular draws for both the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories.

The cut-off for the 24th July draw was 74 points. The cut-off increased by 6 points for both the categories as compared to the previous draw on 20th June where the cut-off was 68.

Till now in 2019, the SINP has issued 1,004 invitations to Express Entry candidates. 1,473 invitations have been issued in 2019 to candidates in the Occupations In-demand sub-category, as per CIC News.

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  • The Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) has launched a new platform to improve processing times for citizenship applications.

 

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The Canadian federal government is planning to issue 437,000 study permits in 2025. The IRCC has issued details about the provincial breakdown of study permit allocations. The department also announced that 12% of study permit allocation would be reserved for master's and doctoral degree students.

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Type of students

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Province-wise breakdown of Canada Study Permit Allocation 2025

Canada has issued the details of the total number of study permits to be issued by each Canadian province in 2025. The table below lists the details of the same:

Province or territory

Total expected number of study permits to be issued to all PAL/TAL-required students

Kindergarten to grade 12 applicants (PAL/TAL-exempt)

All other PAL/TAL-exempt applicants

Alberta

32660

72200

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53589

Manitoba

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4664

Northwest Territories

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Canada is inviting 505,162 students in 2025

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Highlights: Canada to invite 505,162 students in 2025

  • IRCC has released the study permit applications cap for 2025.
  • Canada aims to invite 505,162 international students for the rest of 2025.
  • The changes were effective from January 22 till December 31, 2025.
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IRCC Releases the Study Permit Cap for 2025

IRCC has announced that it will invite nearly 505,162 international students under the new cap. The cap will be effective for the rest of 2025, starting January 22. Study permit applications will be processed until the cap is met, after which no new applications will be approved. The Canadian territorial and provincial governments have already distributed allocations based on the study permit cap.  
 

Note: The cap released by the IRCC applies only to applications currently accepted for processing and does not include the total number of study permits that are to be approved this year.
 

Who is exempted from the Processing cap?

Canada study permit applicants listed below are exempted from the processing cap:

  • Candidates looking to renew their study permit at the same DLI and study level.
  • Candidates with an unenforceable removal order and possess a temporary resident permit with a minimum validity of 6 months.
  • Candidates who are applying as an exchange student at a Canadian DLI
  • Candidates who are applying to study at a Federal agency or department-administered Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • Candidates with scholarships for non-Canadians funded and administered by Global Affairs Canada.
  • Candidates selected to take part in the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.
  • Candidates who are currently in Canada or looking to enter the country under public policy provisions as a response to certain pressure or crisis
  • Candidates who do not require a study permit as per the temporary Public Policy to exempt specific Indigenous people and their families from meeting the requirements for temporary residence.
  • Candidates who are:

a) Protected persons

b) Have sponsorship from a Canadian family member under the in-land sponsorship

c) Have applied for Canada PR and have a study permit exemption order

d) Are a family member of any of the above-listed people
 

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Difference between Study Permit Applications that are processed vs. Approved

The newly announced cap of 505,162 will represent the total study permit applications that will be considered by the IRCC and not the study permit applications that are to be accepted or approved. With this move, the IRCC aims to limit the increased number of temporary residence applicants and the issuance of study permit applications.

 

According to a statement released by Marc Miller last year, IRCC is looking to set a goal for Study permit approvals. The goal is determined by considering the overall study permit rejection rate and the students in Canada who are currently looking to extend or renew their status. The IRCC now sets a processing cap within which the department will look to meet the approval target for next year.
 

IRCC has yet to release the number of study permit applications approved in 2025. According to the Immigration Levels Plan of 2025-27, Canada aims to invite 305,900 new students every year from 2025-2027. However, this count is not the number of approved study permits.
 

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  • The EU action is aiming to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector, especially for nurses.
  • Recent WHO reports revealed that around 18 million healthcare professionals will be required by 2030.
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Healthcare professionals in demand in the EU

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As a part of the EU action, the European Commission is willing to distribute a total of €1.3 million to the Schengen countries to help them hire and retain nurses and other healthcare professionals. The World Health Organisation reports estimate the requirement of around 18 million healthcare workers in the world by 2030.
 

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EU aiming to attract more nursing professionals

The European Commission established the EU action in collaboration with the WHO Europe in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.  The EU action aims to prioritize challenges in the healthcare system, especially the requirement of skilled nurses, faced by the EU member states.

The EU Member States will customise the needs of the initiative along with the nursing organisations to facilitate the recruitment of foreign nurses at both national and subnational levels. The initiative also includes impact assessments, mentoring programmes and strategies for improvement of future nurses so as to multiply the benefits of digital transformation.
 

The table below shows recent statistical data about the number of nurses in certain EU countries:

Country

No. of Nurses per 100,000 people

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Denmark

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Sweden

43.5

Bulgaria

6.9

Romania

6.4

 

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Top 7 countries looking for healthcare professionals in 2025

According to the EURES report 2023, the following are the top seven countries having the highest demand for healthcare professionals:

  • Switzerland
  • Norway
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Austria
  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
     

The following are the in-demand healthcare job roles in 2025:

  • Specialist medicals
  • Generalist medical practitioners  
  • Nurses
  • Healthcare assistants
  • Midwives
  • Physiotherapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists
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UK Government may increase cost of immigration for Skilled Workers from 2025

UK Government may increase cost of immigration for Skilled Workers from 2025

Highlights: UK might increase immigration fees for skilled workers from 2025

  • The Government of the UK is planning to increase immigration fees for skilled worker visas in 2025.
  • The Certificate of Sponsorship is proposed to increase by two times from £239 to £525.
  • The application fee for citizenship in the UK is also expected to increase by 2025.
  • The proposals are yet to be approved by the Parliament implementation date to be notified soon.

 

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UK plans to increase visa fees

The UK Government has proposed changes to the immigration fees for foreign professionals willing to migrate via the Skilled Worker route in 2025. Under the proposed changes, the cost of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship is expected to be double the usual price, from £239 to £525.

Sponsors in the UK might be required to reassess the immigration budget so as to recruit foreign professionals in the UK.  The cost of applying for UK citizenship is also likely to be increased from 2025. The proposal currently awaits Parliament approval and implementation dates.  

 

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Why is the UK planning to increase visa fees?

The new immigration fee proposed by the UK government is aimed at raising extra revenue of around £269 million which is likely to reduce the tax burden of the country required for smooth processing of the immigration system.

The increased fee structure is announced along with the requirement of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fees. Employers sponsoring foreign skilled workers to the UK must pay the CoS fees which cannot be settled up with by the foreign national migrating to the UK.

 

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Saudi Arabia changes work visa rules for Indian workers from Jan 2025

Highlights: Saudi Arabia to announce changes in work visa policies for Indian workers from Jan 2025

  • Saudi Arabia has announced some recent changes to work visa requirements for Indian workers.
  • Indian workers will now be required to provide pre-verification details of professional and academic qualifications.
  • This move aims to address issues regarding quality control as per the Vision 2030 initiative.
  • The changes also aim to enhance the country's labor sector and maintain high working standards.

 

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Changes in work visa policies for Indian workers in Saudi Arabia

According to a recent announcement, Saudi Arabia has announced updates to the work visa requirements for Indian workers. Under the new change, Indian workers are required to submit pre-verification details of their academic and professional qualifications to be eligible for the visa.

According to reports by TOI, Indians account for the second-largest immigrant community in Saudi Arabia, and around 2 million foreign workers in the Gulf countries are reported to be from India. The new requirement aims to align with the labor sector requirements and maintain the quality of labors in the job market as per the Vision 2030 initiative.  

 

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Requirements for Saudi Work Visa

The following are the requirements for a Saudi Work Visa:

  • A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
  • Recent passport-sized pictures
  • Attested employment contract
  • Medical test certificate
  • Police clearance reports
  • Filled out visa application form

The table below lists the details of the fee requirement for a Saudi Work Visa:

Type of Saudi Work Visa

Amount to be paid

Single Entry Visa

SAR 2000

Multiple Entry Visa

SAR 3000

One-year Visa

SAR 5000

Two-year Visa

SAR 7000

 

The processing time for a Saudi Work Visa is around 1 to 3 weeks.

 

How to apply for a Saudi Work Visa?

The steps to apply for a Saudi Work Visa are listed below:

Step 1: Get a job offer from a Saudi-based company

Step 2: Gather a letter of invitation from your employer

Step 3: Arrange the documents required

Step 4: Complete the fee payment

Step 5: Fly to Saudi Arabia upon visa approval

 

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Posted on January 21 2025
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What Express Entry changes to expect in 2025?

What Express Entry changes to expect in 2025?

Highlights: Changes to Canada’s Express Entry System in 2025

  • IRCC is set to implement new changes to Canada's Express Entry system in 2025.
  • According to the latest changes, Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer will no longer receive CRS points.
  • The Federal government will increase the overall admission targets to 124,590 for the federal economic programs.
  • The Federal High Skilled Allocations will be replaced by two new categories: Federal Economic Priorities and In-Canada Focus.

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Changes that will affect the Express Entry System in 2025

Given below are some of the major changes that will impact the Express Entry system this year, in 2025:

 

Increase in the Immigration Targets  

The Express Entry system will increase the immigration targets this year. The admissions for the Federal economic programs will be increased to 124,590. However, the overall immigration levels will decrease by 20% compared to 2024. The overall PR admissions under the Federal High-Skilled (FHS) allocation will also increase to 31.5%. With all the above changes, the Express Entry pathway is set to play a major role for skilled workers looking to migrate to Canada through the program.

 

“NO” CRS points for Job offers

The Canadian Immigration Minister announced the removal of CRS points for Express Entry applicants with a job offer. The announcement was made in December 2024 and will be effective starting in the spring of this year. Until the new rule is implemented, candidates can score up to 50-200 additional points under the Express Entry program for having a legit job offer. However, removing the extra points may result in a drop in the CRS scores of most candidates. Express Entry applicants can score points on other factors such as age, work experience, language proficiency, etc.

 

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Federal Economic Priorities and In-Canada Focus to Replace Federal High Skilled (FHS) Allocations

Two new categories will replace the Federal High Skilled Allocations, the Federal Economic Priorities, and In-Canada Focus.

 

The table below shows the subcategories, the total number of allocations, and the candidates that will be accepted under each of these categories:

Category

Allocations under Express Entry

Candidates considered under this category

In-Canada Focus

82,890

Candidates from Express Entry-aligned PNP, Canadian Experience Class (CEC)Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

Federal Economic Priorities

41,700

Candidates who receive nominations under category-based selections meet Canada's labor market needs and demographic goals. Priority would be given to the Healthcare and Trade occupations and French language proficiency.         

 

 

More Priority to be given to Category-based selections

This year, the IRCC aims to focus on category-based selections that are aligned with Canada's labor market priorities. The IRCC has set the below categories as a priority for the Immigration Levels Plan of 2025-2027:

  • Healthcare occupations
  • Trades occupations
  • French-language proficiency

IRCC will likely hold more draws targeting the above categories, focusing equally on the French language proficiency category. The overall immigrant admissions for the French category will be set at 8.5% and 9.5% in 2025 and 2026, respectively.  

 

The six main categories for the Express Entry category-based draws are as follows:

  • Healthcare occupations
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) occupations
  • Trades occupations
  • Transport occupations
  • Agriculture and Agri-food occupations
  • French language proficiency

 

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