8 New Canadian Immigration Changes Effective Now ~ Canada Immigraiton News 2025

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British Columbia has just hit the brakes on its immigration program. With federal nomination cuts slicing the province’s intake by half, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is under pressure like never before. As thousands of hopeful immigrants wait, only a few will now make the cut.

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00:00Eight new Canadian immigration changes effective now.

00:06In today's video update, we discuss key changes including a reduced nomination quota, a narrowed

00:12healthcare stream, the fact that entrepreneur immigration remains open, and high-impact

00:17skilled workers being prioritized.

00:20We also cover the focus on early childhood educators, tightened criteria for social

00:26and community service workers, the pause on student streams, and updates on IPG application

00:33delays and work permit extensions.

00:37Watch till the end to understand how these significant shifts could affect your immigration

00:41plans and which pathways remain viable.

00:51British Columbia has just hit the brakes on its immigration program.

00:55With federal nomination cuts slicing the province's intake by half, the BC provincial nominee

01:02program is under pressure like never before.

01:06As thousands of hopeful immigrants wait, only a few will now make the cut.

01:25First up, let's tell you about change number one.

01:29There's been a reduction in the nomination quota, which means fewer applicants will be selected

01:33through provincial nomination programs.

01:36The federal government has cut BC's allocation to just 4,000 nominations for 2025, down from

01:428,000.

01:44Of these, 2,900 will go to existing applications, while only 1,100 new spots remain, reserved for

01:54frontline healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and high-impact skilled workers.

02:01Next, here's change number two.

02:03The healthcare stream has been narrowed, limiting eligibility to a more specific group of healthcare professionals.

02:11Only frontline roles, doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals are now eligible under

02:18the health authority stream.

02:20This means support staff and administrative roles are no longer included.

02:26Now on to change number three.

02:30The entrepreneur immigration stream remains open, which is good news for those looking to

02:35invest or start businesses in Canada.

02:39BC continues to issue invitations to apply under the entrepreneur stream.

02:45Candidates who can create jobs and contribute to economic growth are still being prioritized.

02:53Let's move to change number four.

02:55High-impact skilled workers are now being prioritized, especially in roles that directly support Canada's

03:01economic growth.

03:04General and priority occupation draws are suspended.

03:08Only 100 registrants will receive ITAs in 2025, selected based on job creation potential, investment,

03:16and regional development contributions.

03:20Following that, here's change number five.

03:24There's a new focus on early childhood educators, showing the government's recognition of their

03:30essential contribution.

03:32ECEs remain in targeted draws, but ECE assistants have been excluded.

03:39Only those with advanced qualifications are now prioritized.

03:43Now for change number six.

03:45The criteria for social and community service workers have been tightened, making it more difficult

03:51for some applicants in this sector.

03:54BC is working with the Ministry of Health to introduce stricter eligibility guidelines for

03:59social workers and community service professionals to raise professional standards.

04:05Coming up, change number seven.

04:09Student streams have been paused, which could affect many international graduates hoping to transition

04:14to permanent residency.

04:19Applications for three new student streams are on hold until nomination levels are restored.

04:24IPG applications submitted between September 1st, 2024, January 7th, 2025 are waitlisted.

04:35And finally, change number eight.

04:38IPG applications are facing delays, and work permit extensions are being reviewed more strictly,

04:44causing uncertainty for many temporary workers.

04:49Actions submitted before September 1st, 2024, will be processed this year.

04:55BC is coordinating with IRCC to extend work permits for waitlisted IPG applicants, DOT.

05:06Before we end today's video, let's do the conclusion.

05:12BC's 2025 immigration reforms are a stark reminder that limited federal allocations can reshape

05:19provincial priorities overnight.

05:22With tighter eligibility and fewer invitations, only the most strategically aligned candidates

05:27will secure nominations.

05:28The clock is ticking, and preparation is critical.

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05:50Thanks for watching.

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