Recent Immigration Updates from Canada (June 2024)

Recent Immigration Updates from Canada (June 2024)

### Recent Immigration Updates from Canada (June 2024)

#### **1. New Pathways and Policy Changes**
– **Express Entry & PNP:** Expanded to include more skilled workers in tech, healthcare, and green energy sectors. Enhanced points for French and specific Canadian work experience .
– **Temporary Foreign Workers:** Streamlined permit extensions and improved conditions for agricultural workers .

#### **2. Family and Humanitarian Initiatives**
– **Family Sponsorship:** Faster processing and broader eligibility for sponsoring extended family members .
– **Refugees & Asylum:** Increased quotas and improved settlement services for refugees and asylum seekers .

#### **3. Permanent Residency and Citizenship**
– **PR Pathways:** New streamlined pathways for temporary residents to gain permanent residency, particularly for international students and skilled workers .

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**Sources:**
1. [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Express Entry](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html)
2. [Government of Canada – Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html)
3. [Temporary Foreign Worker Program Updates](https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers.html)
4. [Family Sponsorship](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship.html)
5. [Refugee and Asylum Support](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees.html)
6. [Pathways to Permanent Residency](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html)