Canada Immigration News
02/02/2022
Canada announces plans for reducing immigration application processing times
Canada’s Budget for 2021 has allocated $85 million to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for reducing the application processing times. In the light of this, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser
01/02/2022
Canada remains favourite immigration destination despite pandemic
A new survey has found that prospective immigration candidates have not lost interest in Canada as a result of the obstructions caused by the pandemic. But, on the contrary, their
31/01/2022
Canada to announce Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024 in February
The Canadian government is expected to announce the Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024 in February. The announcement will reveal Canada’s immigration targets for each year during the Plan period and
29/01/2022
Canada removes India-specific COVID test rules for passengers
Now travelling to Canada from India is less cumbersome as Canada has removed certain COVID-19 testing rules that were specific to India. Earlier, travellers from India had to obtain a
27/01/2022
IRCC using advanced data analytics for processing immigration applications
As the number of applications for immigration to Canada is increasing every year, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) is adopting advanced technologies to make application processing more efficient. However,
25/01/2022
Number of PGWP holders entering Canadian workforce on the rise
A study by Statistics Canada shows that the number of Post-Graduation Work Permit(PGWP) Program holders entering the Canadian workforce has increased over the past few years. The study also found
20/01/2022
1036 PNP candidates invited in second Express Entry draw of 2022
In the second Express Entry draw of 2022 held on January 19, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) invited 1036 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. The draw, which
18/01/2022
Essential travelers to Canada including students should be fully vaccinated
Canada now requires essential travelers to be fully vaccinated in order to enter the country. This requirement is now applicable to the following categories of travelers: Family members of Canadians
12/01/2022
Boom in family class immigrants admitted to Canada in 2021
The number of Family Class immigrants admitted to Canada witnessed a boom in 2021 compared to the previous year. A total of 62245 new immigrants came to Canada in the
08/01/2022
Labour shortage crisis intensifying in Canada
The severe labour shortage in Canada affecting businesses across industries, compelling many to cut down operations, reduce hours and in some cases, even euthanize livestock. Studies point out that 55%