2023
CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS
IRCC internal memo recommends setting guidelines for pilot programs
An internal memo from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) recommended implementing clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot immigration programs. The memo was issued on July 18, 2022 following
IRCC sets a new record in number of immigrants admitted
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) has succeeded in breaking the record in terms of the number of new permanent residents admitted to the country in 2022. A total of
India restores e-visa facility for Canadian citizens
There is some good news for those who have migrated to Canada and become Canadian citizens there. India has restored e-visa facility for Canadian passport holders, the High Commission of
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2022: A unique year for Express Entry
The year that has come to an end was a unique one in every sense for Canada Express Entry . The all-program Express Entry draws resumed in September 2022 after
Canada needs more immigrant workers, says Bank of Canada governor
Bank of Canada’s governor Tiff Macklem says that the country should bring more immigrant workers to fill the vacant job positions in order to avoid more interest rate increases. In
Canada witnesses fastest quarterly population growth thanks to immigrants
Canada’s population increased a full percentage point in the third quarter of 2022, thanks to immigrants. This was revealed in the data released by Statistics Canada. By October 1, Canada’s
Canada processed 4.8 million applications for immigration in 2022
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processed around 4.8 million applications for immigration in 2022. This is a record and almost double the number of applications processed in 2021,
Canada employers increase wages as job vacancies remain high in Canada
Employers across Canada are increasing wages for employees with an aim to attract more workers, as a high number of job positions are remaining vacant. As per a report by
Atlantic Canada provinces now have high immigrant retention rates
A recent study by Statistics Canada has shown that the Atlantic Canada provinces now have high retention rates and this is attributed to the success of Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Targeted Express Entry draws coming in early 2023
The Express Entry system of Canada is about to undergo a major change as starting in 2023, the Express Entry draws will begin to invite candidates based on some specific
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When the all-program Express Entry draws resume in July, the processing of Canada immigration applications through Express Entry will return
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When the all-program Express Entry draws resume in July, the processing of Canada immigration applications through Express Entry will return
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Prince Edward Island, the Atlantic province of Canada, has decided to close two of its controversial entrepreneur streams–100% Ownership and
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Prince Edward Island has revealed the dates of its upcoming Expression of Interest draws for the year 2019. As per
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Prince Edward Island has invited 199 economic immigration candidates, including Express Entry candidates, to apply for provincial nomination in the
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In the draw held on June 20, Prince Edward Island invited 113 candidates belonging to its Express Entry, Labour Impact
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Many are those who wish to migrate to Canada in the near future and all of them are eager to
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The results of early polls show that Conservatives are leading the Canada federal elections. As per the results, 33 per
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In the third federal Express Entry draw of 2021 held on January 20, Canada invited 374 Provincial Nominee Program candidates
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In the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw held on July 22, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Candidates with expired or expiring Post-graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) and Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathway candidates
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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the much-awaited update on the 2023 Parent and Grandparent Program. This