Canada Welcomed 431,645 New Permanent Residents in 2022 | MyConsultant

Canada Welcomed 431,645 New Permanent Residents in 2022

Announced by the Minister of IRCC on Jan 3, 2023, the record-high 2022 immigration plan was achieved: 431,645 foreign nationals became permanent residents of Canada in 2022.

The number surpassed its counterpart in 2021 even though 2021 already set up a new record. IRCC processed 5.2 million applications in 2022, including applications for permanent residency, temporary residency, and citizenship.

Compared to such applications processed in 2021, the number doubled. As immigration is vital to Canada’s economic growth and labour force supply, in 2023, Canada will continue to welcome newcomers.

Source: IRCC news release: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

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