Category: Immigration

Canada has recently introduced major updates to its Express Entry system that directly impact LMIA-supported job offers. As of March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has removed the CRS points for arranged employment, including those supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This press release explains how these changes affect immigration candidates and how Northfield & Associates can support your journey.

What Is an LMIA Job Offer in Canada?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that employers in Canada may need before hiring a foreign worker. When a job offer is backed by an approved LMIA, it was previously considered a strong advantage under the Express Entry system, adding 50 to 200 CRS points to a candidate’s profile.

Many applicants relied on an LMIA job offer in Canada to increase their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. But that has now changed.

LMIA Express Entry Changes 2025:

What Has Changed?

The biggest update is that arranged employment CRS points have been removed. Until now, Express Entry candidates received:

• 50 CRS points for a valid job offer in a NOC TEER 1, 2, or 3 job
• 200 CRS points for a job offer in a senior management position (TEER 0)

As of March 25, 2025, these CRS points for job offers in Canada no longer apply. This means candidates with an LMIA-based job offer will not receive extra points in the Express Entry draw.

Why Did IRCC Remove CRS Points for Arranged Employment?
According to IRCC, this change helps reduce the misuse of LMIA job offers. The government wants to prevent cases where candidates pay for job offers, which is illegal in Canada.

The new system focuses more on human capital factors like age, education, language ability, and work experience rather than job offers. It encourages fairness and ensures that the Express Entry system reflects the best candidates without manipulation.

Who Is Affected by These CRS Score Changes?

The LMIA Express Entry changes in 2025 will impact many skilled workers applying for permanent residence in Canada.

Candidates With LMIA Job Offers

If you relied on an LMIA-supported offer to boost your CRS score, you may now fall below the cutoff in future Express Entry draws.

For example:

• A candidate with a CRS score of 480 plus 50 points for a job offer (total 530) will now remain at 480
• This can affect your ranking in the pool and delay or block your ITA

Candidates Without Job Offers

If you applied through Express Entry without a job offer, this change may help you. Since fewer candidates will have artificially boosted scores, you may now be more competitive in the pool.

Express Entry Without Job Offer in 2025:

Is It Still Worth Applying?

Yes. Many candidates have successfully immigrated through Express Entry without a job offer.

You can now focus on:

• Improving your language test scores (IELTS, CELPIP)
• Gaining more skilled work experience in Canada
• Completing additional education or credential assessments
• Exploring Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

At Northfield & Associates, we help clients identify strong pathways to permanent residence. Even if you do not have a job offer, you may still qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, or a PNP stream.

How Northfield & Associates Helps You Navigate LMIA and Express Entry Changes

With Northfield & Associates is your trusted legal partner for immigration matters. Our immigration lawyers stay updated with the latest Canada immigration news and provide legal advice tailored to your unique situation.

We offer:

• Express Entry profile evaluations
• Strategies for improving CRS scores without relying on arranged employment
• Help with understanding LMIA requirements and job offers
• Guidance through PNP applications and alternatives to Express Entry
• Transparent, client-first legal support from licensed Canadian immigration professionals

Stay Updated on Canada Immigration News 2025 With Northfield & Associates

This year’s LMIA Express Entry changes are just one example of how immigration rules can shift quickly. Working with a knowledgeable team like Northfield & Associates ensures that you are always one step ahead.
Whether you have questions about arranged employment CRS points, need help applying for permanent residence, or want to explore Express Entry without a job offer, we are here to guide you.

What Should You Do Next?

If you were depending on CRS points from an LMIA job offer in Canada, it is time to reassess your strategy. These changes may seem discouraging, but they also open doors for candidates who bring value to the Canadian labour market in other ways.

Contact Northfield & Associates today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced immigration consultant or lawyers. We will help you understand your options and take confident steps toward Canadian permanent residence.

At Northfield & Associates, we understand the complexities of your situation and know how to navigate them effectively. Our experienced team will conduct a thorough review of your case and offer clear, honest guidance tailored to your needs. With a proven track record of helping clients overcome challenging circumstances, we bring a combination of skill, insight, and compassion to every case we handle.

At our firm, we are committed to empowering clients through clear, practical legal guidance tailored to their individual needs. Our experienced attorneys and consultants work closely with you to develop strategic solutions that align with your specific goals. Contact us today to learn how we can support you in navigating your legal challenges with confidence.

Serving Clients Across Canada and Beyond

At Northfield & Associates, we are proud to provide dedicated legal and consulting services to clients across Canada and internationally. Whether you’re navigating a family dispute, facing criminal charges, managing business-related legal matters, or seeking support with immigration law and consulting, our experienced team is here to assist you.

We approach every case with care, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Our lawyers and consultants will thoroughly assess your situation and offer clear, honest guidance tailored to your needs. With a proven track record of helping clients overcome complex legal challenges, we combine skill, experience, and compassion in everything we do.

Book a Consultation with Northfield & Associates Today

If you’re seeking legal guidance or consultation, we welcome you to connect with the team at Northfield & Associates. With extensive experience, in-depth knowledge, and a commitment to excellence, we are here to support you through every stage of your legal matter.

We offer personalized consultations to assess your unique situation and clearly outline your available legal options. Appointments can be scheduled in person or via secure video conferencing, whichever is most convenient for you.

Based outside of Canada?

No problem. Many of our clients choose to travel or meet virtually because they recognize the strategic advantage of working with a firm known for delivering results.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward resolving your legal concerns with confidence.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.

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We advise boards, executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector decision-makers on business strategy, institutional transformation, and high-stakes market challenges requiring disciplined judgment, capital efficiency, and execution certainty. Our work is concentrated across priority global sectors, including agribusiness, aviation and automotive, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, immigration, education, and information technology.

Our platform integrates sector-specific intelligence with multidisciplinary advisory capabilities. Clients benefit from coordinated access to consulting, legal and regulatory counsel, financial management, risk assessment, real estate advisory, immigration, education, and technology expertise. This integrated model supports informed capital allocation, regulatory-compliant investment structuring, and execution-ready strategies designed to optimise returns, preserve downside protection, and enhance risk-adjusted performance.

Northfield combines consulting rigor with legal and regulatory judgment to support capital markets-aligned decision-making in complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving environments. We partner with private enterprises, institutional investors, family offices, and public-sector entities to structure, deploy, and manage capital effectively; strengthen governance; mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risk; and drive sustainable enterprise value creation.

Our engagements span strategy formulation, operational optimisation, organisational design, and change execution. We deliver measurable outcomes that improve financial performance, support disciplined growth, enhance valuation, and generate durable returns on investment for investors, shareholders, and institutional stakeholders. We operate with independence, precision, and accountability, aligned with long-term value creation and fiduciary standards.

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On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant updates to the category-based selection process under the Express Entry system. These changes directly impact which candidates are prioritized for invitations to apply for permanent residence (PR).

Key Changes Announced

• New Category Introduced
  A new “Education” category was added, including five eligible occupations that align with national labor market priorities.
• Category Removed
  The “Transportation” category has been eliminated from category-based draws.
• Updates Across All Categories
  All existing categories underwent revisions, with several occupations added or removed based on evolving workforce demands.

Priority Categories for 2025               

IRCC confirmed that the Express Entry priority categories for 2025 will focus on:

• French-language proficiency
• Trade occupations
• Healthcare and social services occupations

Candidates who meet the criteria for these categories will benefit from a higher likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence during category-based draws.

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is the federal government’s electronic application management system for economic immigration programs. Each year, the system issues over 100,000 ITAs to qualified candidates based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and category eligibility.

Category-based selection enhances the government’s ability to target applicants who meet specific labor market and demographic needs across Canada.

Why This Matters

If you are an Express Entry candidate or planning to become one, these updates may significantly affect your chances of receiving an ITA. Staying informed and ensuring your profile aligns with current priorities is essential.

At Northfield & Associates, we help clients:

• Evaluate their eligibility under the revised category-based selection criteria
• Strategically tailor their Express Entry profiles for maximum competitiveness
• Navigate changes to federal and provincial immigration policies with clarity

Schedule a Consultation

Let our experienced immigration team help you understand how these changes may impact your application strategy. Contact Northfield & Associates today to schedule a personalized consultation and take the next step toward permanent residence in Canada with confidence.

Working With Our Firm

In this evolving economic landscape, collaboration with our firm offers clients a strategic advantage. With Cambodia’s reform-driven investment environment and Canada’s expanding footprint in Southeast Asia, our team of experienced consultants and legal advisors provides tailored guidance to help businesses navigate cross-border opportunities. We specialize in developing comprehensive legal strategies, structuring international partnerships, and ensuring compliance in emerging markets.

By leveraging our regional insight and international expertise, you benefit from a trusted partner dedicated to helping you capitalize on growth potential in Cambodia and beyond.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.

We serve our clients in English, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese, especially in Asian clients.

• If you or anybody that you know, think that you meet the requirements and wish to receive further information.
• We can help you start the application process and confirm eligibility requirements to participate.
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Northfield & Associates International Corporation is a global strategic advisory and consulting firm partnering with private equity, sovereign, and institutional investors to deploy capital, manage regulatory, supporting senior leadership, boards, and capital providers across Cambodia, Canada, and international markets operating in complex regulatory, economic, and geopolitical environments, and drive enterprise value creation across complex global markets.

We advise boards, executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector decision-makers on business strategy, institutional transformation, and high-stakes market challenges requiring disciplined judgment, capital efficiency, and execution certainty. Our work is concentrated across priority global sectors, including agribusiness, aviation and automotive, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, immigration, education, and information technology.

Our platform integrates sector-specific intelligence with multidisciplinary advisory capabilities. Clients benefit from coordinated access to consulting, legal and regulatory counsel, financial management, risk assessment, real estate advisory, immigration, education, and technology expertise. This integrated model supports informed capital allocation, regulatory-compliant investment structuring, and execution-ready strategies designed to optimise returns, preserve downside protection, and enhance risk-adjusted performance.

Northfield combines consulting rigor with legal and regulatory judgment to support capital markets-aligned decision-making in complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving environments. We partner with private enterprises, institutional investors, family offices, and public-sector entities to structure, deploy, and manage capital effectively; strengthen governance; mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risk; and drive sustainable enterprise value creation.

Our engagements span strategy formulation, operational optimisation, organisational design, and change execution. We deliver measurable outcomes that improve financial performance, support disciplined growth, enhance valuation, and generate durable returns on investment for investors, shareholders, and institutional stakeholders. We operate with independence, precision, and accountability, aligned with long-term value creation and fiduciary standards.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information. All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future constitute forward-looking information.

This forward-looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the failure to finalize negotiations concerning the increase of the Loan or to close such transaction and the failure of the Company to complete the acquisition of the Company Facility; operating performance of facilities; environmental and safety risks; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; unavailability of plant, equipment or labour; inability to retain key management and personnel; changes to regulations or policies affecting the Company’s activities; and the other risks disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s amended annual information.

Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

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Canada’s immigration policies have experienced significant shifts leading into 2025, impacting the nation’s economy, workforce, and societal dynamics. Recent policy adjustments aim to balance economic needs with public concerns, particularly regarding housing affordability and infrastructure strain. For individuals seeking legal guidance on immigration matters, Northfield & Associates, a trusted consulting firm in Ontario, offers expert assistance in navigating these complex policies.

Canada Immigration Policies:

A Changing Landscape

Historical Trends and Policy Evolution

Between 2000 and 2014, Canada admitted between 200,000 and 271,000 immigrants annually, primarily through economic, family, and humanitarian programs. Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration, these numbers increased significantly, with immigration targets reaching 500,000 new permanent residents per year by 2025. However, escalating concerns over housing shortages and infrastructure capacity have prompted a re-evaluation of these targets.

Key Changes in Canada Immigration for 2025

In October 2024, the Canadian government announced a substantial reduction in immigration targets:

• 2025: 395,000 new permanent residents (down from the previously planned 500,000)
• 2026: 380,000 permanent residents
• 2027: 365,000 permanent residents

This policy shift reflects the government’s response to public concerns about housing affordability and the capacity of social services to accommodate rapid population growth.

For individuals seeking to immigrate, these changes underscore the importance of working with experienced immigration lawyers, such as those at Northfield & Associates, who can navigate the evolving policies and maximize the chances of approval.

Impact on Temporary Residents and International Students

The government has also implemented measures to regulate the influx of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers. In January 2024, a two-year cap on international student permits was announced, and the number of temporary foreign workers is under review to alleviate pressures on housing and public services.

If you are an international student or a worker concerned about your status in Canada, Northfield & Associates can provide legal assistance in securing permits, extending visas, and exploring permanent residency options.

Public Opinion and Political Influence

Public sentiment has increasingly reflected concerns about rapid population growth’s impact on housing and services. Polls indicate a growing belief that Canada might be accommodating too many immigrants, prompting political debates and influencing policy revisions. Opposition leaders have criticized the government’s previous approach, advocating for immigration levels aligned with housing availability and infrastructure capacity.

At Northfield & Associates, we stay ahead of these policy discussions to ensure our clients receive strategic legal advice based on the latest immigration regulations.

How Northfield & Associates Can Help You Navigate Immigration Policies in 2025

With immigration laws becoming more complex, having knowledgeable legal support is crucial. Northfield & Associates offers comprehensive services for:

• Permanent residency applications (Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs)
• Study and work permit applications
• Family sponsorships
• Citizenship applications
• Immigration appeals and legal representation

As Canada’s immigration policies evolve in 2025, staying informed and seeking expert legal guidance is essential. If you are planning to immigrate, study, or work in Canada, contact Northfield & Associates for professional legal assistance tailored to your needs.

At Northfield & Associates, we understand the complexities of your situation and know how to navigate them effectively. Our experienced team will conduct a thorough review of your case and offer clear, honest guidance tailored to your needs. With a proven track record of helping clients overcome challenging circumstances, we bring a combination of skill, insight, and compassion to every case we handle.

At our firm, we are committed to empowering clients through clear, practical legal guidance tailored to their individual needs. Our experienced attorneys and consultants work closely with you to develop strategic solutions that align with your specific goals. Contact us today to learn how we can support you in navigating your legal challenges with confidence.

Serving Clients Across Canada and Beyond

At Northfield & Associates, we are proud to provide dedicated legal and consulting services to clients across Canada and internationally. Whether you’re navigating a family dispute, facing criminal charges, managing business-related legal matters, or seeking support with immigration law and consulting, our experienced team is here to assist you.

We approach every case with care, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Our lawyers and consultants will thoroughly assess your situation and offer clear, honest guidance tailored to your needs. With a proven track record of helping clients overcome complex legal challenges, we combine skill, experience, and compassion in everything we do.

Book a Consultation with Northfield & Associates Today

If you’re seeking legal guidance or consultation, we welcome you to connect with the team at Northfield & Associates. With extensive experience, in-depth knowledge, and a commitment to excellence, we are here to support you through every stage of your legal matter.

We offer personalized consultations to assess your unique situation and clearly outline your available legal options. Appointments can be scheduled in person or via secure video conferencing, whichever is most convenient for you.

Based outside of Canada?

No problem. Many of our clients choose to travel or meet virtually because they recognize the strategic advantage of working with a firm known for delivering results.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward resolving your legal concerns with confidence.

Look No Further Than Northfield & Associates

At Northfield & Associates, our experienced team is committed to providing a comprehensive assessment of your unique situation. We take the time to understand your needs and deliver case options that are thoughtfully tailored to your specific circumstances.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.

We serve our clients in English, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese, especially in Asian clients.

• If you or anybody that you know, think that you meet the requirements and wish to receive further information.
• We can help you start the application process and confirm eligibility requirements to participate.
• We Offer Consultations & Meetings by Phone & Virtually. Affordable Fees.

Book a Consultation Today

Contact Northfield & Associates today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Consultant.

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About Northfield

Northfield & Associates International Corporation is a global strategic advisory and consulting firm partnering with private equity, sovereign, and institutional investors to deploy capital, manage regulatory, supporting senior leadership, boards, and capital providers across Cambodia, Canada, and international markets operating in complex regulatory, economic, and geopolitical environments, and drive enterprise value creation across complex global markets.

We advise boards, executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector decision-makers on business strategy, institutional transformation, and high-stakes market challenges requiring disciplined judgment, capital efficiency, and execution certainty. Our work is concentrated across priority global sectors, including agribusiness, aviation and automotive, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, immigration, education, and information technology.

Our platform integrates sector-specific intelligence with multidisciplinary advisory capabilities. Clients benefit from coordinated access to consulting, legal and regulatory counsel, financial management, risk assessment, real estate advisory, immigration, education, and technology expertise. This integrated model supports informed capital allocation, regulatory-compliant investment structuring, and execution-ready strategies designed to optimise returns, preserve downside protection, and enhance risk-adjusted performance.

Northfield combines consulting rigor with legal and regulatory judgment to support capital markets-aligned decision-making in complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving environments. We partner with private enterprises, institutional investors, family offices, and public-sector entities to structure, deploy, and manage capital effectively; strengthen governance; mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risk; and drive sustainable enterprise value creation.

Our engagements span strategy formulation, operational optimisation, organisational design, and change execution. We deliver measurable outcomes that improve financial performance, support disciplined growth, enhance valuation, and generate durable returns on investment for investors, shareholders, and institutional stakeholders. We operate with independence, precision, and accountability, aligned with long-term value creation and fiduciary standards.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information. All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future constitute forward-looking information.

This forward-looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the failure to finalize negotiations concerning the increase of the Loan or to close such transaction and the failure of the Company to complete the acquisition of the Company Facility; operating performance of facilities; environmental and safety risks; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; unavailability of plant, equipment or labour; inability to retain key management and personnel; changes to regulations or policies affecting the Company’s activities; and the other risks disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s amended annual information.

Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

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NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Information made available on this website in any form is for information purposes only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. You should not rely on, or take or fail to take any action based upon this information. Never disregard professional legal advice or delay in seeking legal advice because of something you have read on this website. Northfield & Associates professionals will be pleased to discuss resolutions to specific legal concerns you may have.

What You Need to Know About PNP Reductions and Policy Shifts Across Canada

The Canadian federal government has announced a 50% reduction in Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations for 2025, significantly impacting provincial immigration programs nationwide.

In response, some provinces such as Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have successfully negotiated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for increased nomination spaces despite the overall cuts.

Across the country, provinces are adapting to these changes in various ways:

• Program Adjustments
  Several provinces have temporarily paused or permanently suspended certain immigration streams, while reopening others or implementing strict intake limits on the number of applications they will accept this year.
• Eligibility Changes
  Criteria for many PNP streams have been narrowed or updated. In some cases, these changes are permanent, while others are temporary and responsive to current labour market conditions.
• Sector-Specific Focus
  Many provinces are now prioritizing high-demand sectors, such as healthcare and construction, while excluding certain occupations from eligibility or limiting applications to specific industry needs.
• New Expression of Interest (EOI) Systems
  Provinces like Yukon and Newfoundland and Labrador have launched EOI systems for applicants seeking nomination under job offer streams. These new systems replace the previous model, which allowed eligible candidates to apply directly without submitting an EOI.

What This Means for Applicants
If you’re considering immigration through a Provincial Nominee Program or the Atlantic Immigration Program, it’s more important than ever to understand the latest eligibility criteria, program availability, and application processes.

At Northfield & Associates, our team closely monitors these developments and provides up-to-date, strategic guidance to help you:
• Assess your eligibility under the new provincial frameworks
• Identify viable immigration pathways despite allocation cuts
• Prepare competitive applications aligned with evolving provincial priorities

Book a Consultation
We’re here to help you navigate these changes with clarity and confidence. Contact us today to book a consultation and discuss how current policy shifts may affect your immigration options.

Working With Our Firm

In this evolving economic landscape, collaboration with our firm offers clients a strategic advantage. With Cambodia’s reform-driven investment environment and Canada’s expanding footprint in Southeast Asia, our team of experienced consultants and legal advisors provides tailored guidance to help businesses navigate cross-border opportunities. We specialize in developing comprehensive legal strategies, structuring international partnerships, and ensuring compliance in emerging markets.

By leveraging our regional insight and international expertise, you benefit from a trusted partner dedicated to helping you capitalize on growth potential in Cambodia and beyond.

Book a Consultation with Northfield & Associates
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At Northfield & Associates, we specialize in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international trade missions, and cross-border legal strategy. Our team of experienced consultants and legal advisors offers tailored guidance and strategic insight to help you navigate the complexities of international partnerships and development opportunities.

Whether you choose to meet in person at one of our offices or connect virtually, we provide flexible and accessible consultation options. During your session, we’ll assess your goals, review key documentation, and guide you through every stage of your FDI or trade mission engagement.

Let us help you take the next step with confidence—supported by trusted legal and strategic counsel every step of the way.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.

We serve our clients in English, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese, especially in Asian clients.

• If you or anybody that you know, think that you meet the requirements and wish to receive further information.
• We can help you start the application process and confirm eligibility requirements to participate.
• We Offer Consultations & Meetings by Phone & Virtually. Affordable Fees.

Book a Consultation Today

Contact Northfield & Associates today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Consultant.

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About Northfield

Northfield & Associates International Corporation is a global strategic advisory and consulting firm partnering with private equity, sovereign, and institutional investors to deploy capital, manage regulatory, supporting senior leadership, boards, and capital providers across Cambodia, Canada, and international markets operating in complex regulatory, economic, and geopolitical environments, and drive enterprise value creation across complex global markets.

We advise boards, executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector decision-makers on business strategy, institutional transformation, and high-stakes market challenges requiring disciplined judgment, capital efficiency, and execution certainty. Our work is concentrated across priority global sectors, including agribusiness, aviation and automotive, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, immigration, education, and information technology.

Our platform integrates sector-specific intelligence with multidisciplinary advisory capabilities. Clients benefit from coordinated access to consulting, legal and regulatory counsel, financial management, risk assessment, real estate advisory, immigration, education, and technology expertise. This integrated model supports informed capital allocation, regulatory-compliant investment structuring, and execution-ready strategies designed to optimise returns, preserve downside protection, and enhance risk-adjusted performance.

Northfield combines consulting rigor with legal and regulatory judgment to support capital markets-aligned decision-making in complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving environments. We partner with private enterprises, institutional investors, family offices, and public-sector entities to structure, deploy, and manage capital effectively; strengthen governance; mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risk; and drive sustainable enterprise value creation.

Our engagements span strategy formulation, operational optimisation, organisational design, and change execution. We deliver measurable outcomes that improve financial performance, support disciplined growth, enhance valuation, and generate durable returns on investment for investors, shareholders, and institutional stakeholders. We operate with independence, precision, and accountability, aligned with long-term value creation and fiduciary standards.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information. All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future constitute forward-looking information.

This forward-looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the failure to finalize negotiations concerning the increase of the Loan or to close such transaction and the failure of the Company to complete the acquisition of the Company Facility; operating performance of facilities; environmental and safety risks; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; unavailability of plant, equipment or labour; inability to retain key management and personnel; changes to regulations or policies affecting the Company’s activities; and the other risks disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s amended annual information.

Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

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January 30, 2025 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced two new immigration pathways, both of which are dependent on having a valid job offer. These initiatives aim to address labor shortages and support the federal government’s immigration strategies for specific regions and communities.

1. Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

The RCIP focuses on designated rural communities across Canada, with the goal of:

• Filling labour shortages in these regions
• Encouraging the settlement of newcomers outside major urban centers

This pilot offers newcomers an opportunity to establish themselves in smaller communities where their skills are in high demand, contributing to the local economy and community development.

2. Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)

In line with the Federal Government’s Francophone Immigration Strategy, the FCIP aims to:

• Increase the number of French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec
• Promote the vitality of Francophone communities across Canada

This initiative provides French-speaking candidates with a clear pathway to permanent residence in areas where their linguistic and cultural skills are in demand.

Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots

Earlier in 2025, IRCC also launched two specialized immigration pathways for home care workers, recognizing the growing demand in the care sector. These pilots are designed to facilitate the immigration of workers with experience in child care and home support roles.

• Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care (HCWP:CC)
• Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support (HCW:HS)

Each pilot includes two streams:

• One for workers currently employed in Canada
• One for international applicants not yet working in Canada

The Canada-based worker streams opened for applications on March 31, 2025. Both streams were oversubscribed on the first day and reached their online application caps almost immediately, highlighting the high demand for these pathways.

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, which targets workers in specific agriculture and food processing occupations, has now officially closed. Originally scheduled to close on May 14, 2025, it reached its cap earlier, on February 13, 2025, and is no longer accepting applications.

This pilot was designed to attract skilled workers to support Canada’s critical agriculture and food processing sectors, but due to high demand, it has now reached capacity.

What These Changes Mean for Applicants

These new pilot programs present exciting opportunities for workers in key sectors such as rural development, home care, Francophone immigration, and agri-food processing. If you have a valid job offer or meet the specific criteria for any of these pathways, you may have an enhanced chance of gaining permanent residence in Canada.

At Northfield & Associates, we provide expert legal guidance to help you:

• Understand the eligibility requirements for these new pathways
• Navigate the application processes for these pilots
• Strategically position your application for success in a highly competitive immigration landscape

Contact Us Today

These new pathways to permanent residence are an excellent opportunity, but timing and understanding the application process are critical. Contact Northfield & Associates today to book a consultation and explore how these immigration pilots can benefit your future in Canada.

Working With Our Firm

In this evolving economic landscape, collaboration with our firm offers clients a strategic advantage. With Cambodia’s reform-driven investment environment and Canada’s expanding footprint in Southeast Asia, our team of experienced consultants and legal advisors provides tailored guidance to help businesses navigate cross-border opportunities. We specialize in developing comprehensive legal strategies, structuring international partnerships, and ensuring compliance in emerging markets.

By leveraging our regional insight and international expertise, you benefit from a trusted partner dedicated to helping you capitalize on growth potential in Cambodia and beyond.

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Your Trusted Partner in International Bilateral Relations

At Northfield & Associates, we specialize in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international trade missions, and cross-border legal strategy. Our team of experienced consultants and legal advisors offers tailored guidance and strategic insight to help you navigate the complexities of international partnerships and development opportunities.

Whether you choose to meet in person at one of our offices or connect virtually, we provide flexible and accessible consultation options. During your session, we’ll assess your goals, review key documentation, and guide you through every stage of your FDI or trade mission engagement.

Let us help you take the next step with confidence supported by trusted legal and strategic counsel every step of the way.

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Your Trusted Partner in Immigration and Legal Services

At Northfield & Associates, we understand that legal challenges whether related to immigration, family matters, business contracts, or criminal defence can be complex and deeply personal. That’s why our experienced lawyers and immigration consultants are committed to providing clear, practical, and results-driven guidance tailored to your unique needs.

Spousal Sponsorship:

Bring Your Loved One Home

Sponsoring a spouse or partner is a meaningful commitment—and navigating the legal process can be overwhelming without the right support. At Northfield & Associates, we specialize in spousal sponsorship and family class immigration. Our team will:

• Assess your eligibility
• Review and prepare your documentation
• Identify and avoid common pitfalls
• Guide you through every stage of the application

We offer consultations both in person and remotely to suit your needs and schedule. Let us help you reunite with your spouse and start the next chapter of your life—with trusted legal expertise by your side.

Contract Disputes:

Strategic Legal Support You Can Rely On

Facing a contract dispute? Whether you’re in Cambodia or anywhere across Canada, Northfield & Associates provides knowledgeable and effective legal counsel in contract law. During your consultation, we will:

• Review your contract
• Evaluate your legal options
• Offer strategic advice to protect your interests

We aim to resolve disputes efficiently and with minimal disruption, empowering you to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Considering Immigration to Canada?

We’re Here to Help.

Immigrating to Canada is a life-changing opportunity, but the legal process can be complex. Our team has extensive experience in Canadian immigration law, particularly in family sponsorships. Whether you’re just starting or need help with a specific aspect of the process, we provide:

• Tailored immigration strategies
• Step-by-step application support
• Honest, reliable legal advice

Let Northfield & Associates be your trusted guide to a new beginning in Canada.

Comprehensive Legal Services Across Canada and Beyond

Northfield & Associates proudly serves clients across Canada and internationally. Our legal and consulting services include:

• Immigration and sponsorship
• Family law and disputes
• Criminal defence
• Contract and business law

Every case is approached with integrity, diligence, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. We combine legal insight with compassion to deliver client-centered solutions that work.

Take the First Step Today

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.

We serve our clients in English, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese, especially in Asian clients.

• If you or anybody that you know, think that you meet the requirements and wish to receive further information.
• We can help you start the application process and confirm eligibility requirements to participate.
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Northfield & Associates International Corporation is a global strategic advisory and consulting firm partnering with private equity, sovereign, and institutional investors to deploy capital, manage regulatory, supporting senior leadership, boards, and capital providers across Cambodia, Canada, and international markets operating in complex regulatory, economic, and geopolitical environments, and drive enterprise value creation across complex global markets.

We advise boards, executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector decision-makers on business strategy, institutional transformation, and high-stakes market challenges requiring disciplined judgment, capital efficiency, and execution certainty. Our work is concentrated across priority global sectors, including agribusiness, aviation and automotive, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, immigration, education, and information technology.

Our platform integrates sector-specific intelligence with multidisciplinary advisory capabilities. Clients benefit from coordinated access to consulting, legal and regulatory counsel, financial management, risk assessment, real estate advisory, immigration, education, and technology expertise. This integrated model supports informed capital allocation, regulatory-compliant investment structuring, and execution-ready strategies designed to optimise returns, preserve downside protection, and enhance risk-adjusted performance.

Northfield combines consulting rigor with legal and regulatory judgment to support capital markets-aligned decision-making in complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving environments. We partner with private enterprises, institutional investors, family offices, and public-sector entities to structure, deploy, and manage capital effectively; strengthen governance; mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risk; and drive sustainable enterprise value creation.

Our engagements span strategy formulation, operational optimisation, organisational design, and change execution. We deliver measurable outcomes that improve financial performance, support disciplined growth, enhance valuation, and generate durable returns on investment for investors, shareholders, and institutional stakeholders. We operate with independence, precision, and accountability, aligned with long-term value creation and fiduciary standards.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information. All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future constitute forward-looking information.

This forward-looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the failure to finalize negotiations concerning the increase of the Loan or to close such transaction and the failure of the Company to complete the acquisition of the Company Facility; operating performance of facilities; environmental and safety risks; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; unavailability of plant, equipment or labour; inability to retain key management and personnel; changes to regulations or policies affecting the Company’s activities; and the other risks disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s amended annual information.

Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

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NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Information made available on this website in any form is for information purposes only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. You should not rely on, or take or fail to take any action based upon this information. Never disregard professional legal advice or delay in seeking legal advice because of something you have read on this website. Northfield & Associates professionals will be pleased to discuss resolutions to specific legal concerns you may have.