Canada Eliminates Field of Study Restrictions for Graduates of College Bachelor’s Programs

Canada has recently updated its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria, eliminating field of study restrictions for graduates of college bachelor’s programs. Previously, these graduates were only eligible for a PGWP if their program of study was linked to labor market shortages. This change brings their eligibility in line with that of university bachelor’s graduates, […]

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Express Entry: Latest Draws

March 21, 2025 – French-Language Proficiency Draw Canada has issued 7,500 Invitations to Apply in the latest Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates. The minimum CRS score required for this draw was 379. This aligns with Canada’s ongoing efforts to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec and support the vitality of French-speaking communities across the country. […]

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Express Entry: CRS Points for Arranged Employment Eliminated

Effective March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment. Previously, candidates with a valid job offer—including those supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)—could receive either 50 or 200 CRS points, significantly improving their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for […]

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New Interim Citizenship Eligibility Measures for “Lost Canadians” Announced on March 13, 2025

On March 13, 2025, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced new policy measures to assist “Lost Canadians”—individuals born abroad to foreign-born Canadian parents—who have been adversely affected by restrictions in the Citizenship Act.  These measures apply to individuals affected by the “first-generation limit,” a provision that prevents first-generation Canadians born outside Canada from automatically passing their […]

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Rachel Bendayan Appointed Canada’s Minister of Immigration

Mark Carney, Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in preparation for the upcoming 2025 federal election, including changes to the leadership of the immigration portfolio. Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont, Quebec, has been appointed as Canada’s Minister of Immigration, succeeding Marc Miller. In her new role, she will oversee the […]

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BARTLAW LLP News

Clara Morrissey, Director of Immigration Programs and Citizenship at BARTLAW LLP, published an article titled “Can Canada revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship?” on Law360 Canada. Click this link to access the article. Jacqueline Bart, Managing Partner BARTLAW LLP, presented at the Consular Corps Association in Toronto at the National Club, about Canadian Immigration Changes Relevant to […]

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