BARTLAW LLP NEWS

Jacqueline Bart, Managing Partner of BARTLAW LLP, published an article titled “Canadian traveller beware: Increased scrutiny when entering U.S.” on Law360 Canada. This article was originally published by Law360 Canada, part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. Click this link to access the article.

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Express Entry Draws – April 2025

In April 2025, the Canadian government held two Express Entry draws targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The first draw took place on April 14, with 825 invitations to apply issued to candidates who have received a provincial nomination. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

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Home Care Worker Pilot Programs Reach Capacity Within Hours

On March 31, 2025, the Canadian government began accepting applications for two newly launched streams under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support – Applicants Working in Canada and Child Care – Applicants Working in Canada. Each stream had a cap of 2,750 applications, including 150 spaces reserved for out-of-status workers. Both streams reached […]

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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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