IRCC invites 699 PNP candidates for 5th Express Entry Draw of 2023
IRCC conducted the fifth Express Entry Draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 699 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 790. The draw was only applicable for candidates in the Provincial Nominated Program program. This was the third event-specific draw of 2023, following the results […]
Families of certain temporary foreign workers are now eligible for a Canadian work permit as a temporary measure
From today, 30 January, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFW) will be eligible for a work permit. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said temporarily extending work permits to family members of key applicants in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). This measure will help Canada deal with the […]
Report: Western provinces likely to benefit from higher immigration targets
[ad_1] A recent economic report from Desjardins suggests that Canada’s increased immigration goals are likely to have a positive impact on provincial economies, particularly in the western provinces. Since 2015, immigrants have consistently outnumbered Canadian-born workers in net new positions, accounting for 70% of employment gains. In fact, as of 2019, the employment rate for […]
More than 120,000 temporary residents to transition to permanent residents of Canada in 2022
New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 124,950 temporary residents will transition to permanent residents in 2022. The numbers show permanent residence changes among people who last had a study permit, a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP), or a work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP). […]
IRCC reveals top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022
Canada will land 437,120 Permanent Residents (PR) nationwide in 2022. The figure, taken from data published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), represents an increase of almost eight per cent from the total number of PRs in 2021. This is also the second year in a row that Canada has exceeded its stated immigration […]
Canada shatters record by welcoming more than 550,000 new international students in 2022
New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada will welcome a record 551,405 international students in 2022 from 184 countries. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2022, 807,750 international students hold valid study permits, the largest number ever. The number of study permits issued has increased significantly in recent years. In 2021, a […]
IRCC allows Super Visa applicants to pay for medical insurance in monthly installments
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the way Super Visa applicants pay for their medical insurance. To be eligible for a Super Visa, the applicant must have private medical insurance that meets all of the following criteria: It covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation; It offers a minimum […]
IRCC launches Application Tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates
[ad_1] Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers into four new categories. These status trackers will allow customers to monitor their application and stay informed about any updates regarding the actions required to keep their file current. The new status trackers are for Express Entry candidates […]
Canada’s immigration backlog shows little change from January
[ad_1] In an email CIC news Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) remained in line with January figures just over 2.1 million, Data is for January 31-February 1. Inventory progress across all lines of business since July 2021 is as follows: 2-3 January 2023: 2,152,220 persons December 3, 2022: 2,243,097 persons November 3, 2022: 2,411,388 […]
Currently the most in demand occupations in Canada
LinkedIn’s recent report on “20 Canadian Roles That Are Growing In Demand” reveals some important insights into the businesses that are seeing increased hiring in Canada. The study analyzed millions of job titles posted by LinkedIn members between January 1, 2018 and July 31, 2022, to calculate growth rates for each occupation (excluding jobs that […]
What are biometrics and why do I need to submit them?
Biometrics are the unique physical characteristics of a person that can be used to identify them. In the context of Canadian immigration, biometrics refers to fingerprints and a photograph, which may be a required submission as part of some immigration routes to Canada (but more on that later). Generally, biometrics will be required by Immigration, […]
Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to latest provincial nominee program draw
[ad_1] Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to candidates to apply through their most recent rounds of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nominations. Obtaining a provincial nomination can […]