Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake
Ontario is investing an additional $25 million over the next three years, building on the $15 million announced in the 2022 budget, to double Ontario’s hiring of skilled immigrants. The….
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How can people whose PGWP expire apply for an Open Work Permit Canada Immigration News
From April 6, 2023, some current and pre-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month open work permit. More information can be found on the IRCC website…..
March was a historic month for Express Entry
In March 2023, Express Entry achieved four major milestones, including setting a record for the highest number of Invitations (ITAs) issued in a single all-program draw since the Application Management….
IRCC: More than half of Express Entry invitations go to PNP candidates in 2022
Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 19,160 Invitations to Candidates (ITAs) were received to apply to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2022. The total number….
British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to latest PNP draw
British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for the most recent round of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal government….
IRCC launches public survey to reform immigration system
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides an opportunity for Canadians and other stakeholders to share their ideas….
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba held PNP draws this week
Four provinces held Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. The PNP (Per Last Immigration Level Plan) is the main route for economic immigrants to enter Canada. The program exists to….
How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022
According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first….
Express Entry: CRS score drops to 481 as Canada invites another 7,000 candidates Canada Immigration News
IRCC has conducted the All-Programme Express Entry Draw for the third week in a row. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITA)….
Canada invites 7,000 candidates to Surprise Express Entry draw
IRCC has invited candidates for the 8th Express Entry Draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw….
Exploring the Benefits of a Spouse’s Open Work Permit
Canada is expected to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under the spousal partner and child sponsorship programs. However, it can take more than a year for….
study in canada vs usa
There are an estimated 1.57 million international students between Canada and the United States (US), in pursuit of higher education, with tens of thousands more set to enter North America….
Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants?
As of 2021, “people who were, or ever were, an immigrant or permanent resident in Canada”—grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants”—represent 23% of this country’s total population, following confederation in….
Canada releases annual report on Express Entry for 2021
Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration route for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residency….
British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island invite candidates in most recent PNP draw
British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island this week issued invitations for candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operation….