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📢 Canada’s immigration rules have changed for spouses of foreign workers! If your spouse is working in Canada under a temporary work permit, they may no longer automatically qualify for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP). Instead, eligibility now depends on your spouse’s occupation. What’s Changed? As of January 21, 2025 , Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that only spouses of foreign workers in select occupations can apply for an open work permit. The eligible categories are: ✅ TEER 0 (e.g., senior management, medical professionals) ✅ TEER 1 (e.g., engineers, financial analysts, software developers) ✅ Select TEER 2 and TEER 3 occupations (list below) 💡 Your spouse’s work permit must also have at least 16 months remaining at the time of your SOWP application. Before this change, spouses of all foreign workers were eligible for an SOWP regardless of job classification. This restriction is part of Canada’s strategy to reduce temporary resident numbers ...

  📢 Big news for aspiring immigrants! Canada has introduced the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) —a new pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers willing to settle in rural communities. This initiative is designed to fill labor shortages and boost economic growth in smaller towns across the country. What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)? RCIP is a program introduced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to help connect skilled foreign workers with employment opportunities in Canada’s rural communities. Unlike other immigration programs, this pilot is community-driven , meaning local economic development organizations will recommend candidates based on their region’s labor needs. Which Communities Are Participating? A total of 14 communities have been selected across six provinces : 🟢 Nova Scotia – Pictou County 🟢 Ontario – North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay 🟢 Manitoba – Steinbach, Altona/Rhineland...

Liberia Responds to U.S. Deportation Reports: Government Engages Diplomacy to Protect Citizens The Liberian government has broken its silence on reports that the United States plans to deport over 1,500 undocumented Liberians as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The reports, which surfaced earlier this week, indicate that 1,563 Liberians are among the 1.4 million individuals the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has listed for deportation as of November 2024. While an exact timeline remains unclear, reports suggest that deportations of undocumented immigrants have already begun. Liberia’s Proactive Approach In response to the news, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, revealed that the government is actively engaging U.S. authorities. Speaking to FrontPage Africa, Minister Nyanti confirmed that while Liberia has yet to receive an official communication from the U.S. government, proactive steps are being taken. “We are consulting with U....