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Express Entry Draw Update

Canada Issues Another 3,550 Invitations in the Latest Express Entry Draw READ MORE

Friday, June 02, 2023

Canada Launches New Process to Address Labour Needs and Welcome Skilled Newcomers in Priority Jobs

Skilled foreign nationals in targeted categories will be selected for permanent residence through the Express Entry system to meet Canada’s labour needs. READ MORE

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Minister Fraser Announces New Measures to Strengthen Family Reunification and Address Labour Shortages

Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily once they arrive in Canada. READ MORE

Monday, May 29, 2023

Canadians Celebrate Citizenship Week

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser celebrates citizenship week by attending citizenship ceremonies across Canada. READ MORE

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

IRCC Increases Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the proof of funds requirement for Express Entry candidates. READ MORE

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Canada to Invest in Settlement Services for Newcomers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will extend its funds in settlement services in Canada to support newcomers. READ MORE

Friday, May 19, 2023

Canada and Kenya Agree to Continued Collaboration on Immigration

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to unveil a briefing on Canada’s available immigration programs. READ MORE

Thursday, May 18, 2023

S.U.C.C.E.S.S Receives Funding Extension of Nearly $12 Million to Provide Pre-Arrival Services for Newcomers

S.U.C.C.E.S.S is recognized as a key pre-arrival service provider to help set newcomers up for success when settling in Canada. READ MORE

Monday, May 15, 2023

Canada’s Immigration Support for Sudanese Nationals

Canada has introduced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents and waive the fees for family members. READ MORE

Monday, May 15, 2023

Canada Invites Candidates in a PNP Specific Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently invited 589 candidates through Express Entry. READ MORE

Monday, May 15, 2023

Canada Announces the Extension of Agri-Food Pilot Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the Agri-Food Pilot program until 2025. READ MORE

Monday, May 01, 2023

Canada Issues Another 3,550 Invitations in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted its eleventh Express Entry draw of this year. READ MORE

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Canada to meet its Target of Resettling 40,000 Afghans by 2023

The government of Canada has welcomed more than 30,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021. READ MORE

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Canada Held its First Express Entry Draw of April

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3,500 candidates in a new all-program express entry draw. READ MORE

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Budget 2023 Brought New Grocery Rebate for Canadians

The Government of Canada is implementing a new grocery rebate to help Canadians cope with high food costs. READ MORE

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Clean Investment Tax Credits Highlighted in Canada’s Budget 2023

The Government of Canada has recently announced that they will include clean investment tax credits as in Budget 2023 to build Canada’s clean economy. READ MORE

Monday, April 03, 2023

Canada launches a public survey to improve its immigration system.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites the public to share their thoughts and advice for the future of Canadian immigration. READ MORE

Monday, April 03, 2023

Express Entry: Another 7,000 Invited in This All-Program Draw

Canada recently held an all-program Express Entry draw for the third week in a row. READ MORE

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Canada announces open work permit extension for PGWP holders

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has announced that those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will now be able to apply for an extension of up to 18 months. READ MORE

Friday, March 24, 2023

IRCC veut accroître l’aide à la recherche d’emploi pour les nouvelles arrivantes racisées.

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) a annoncé le 21 mars 2023 un soutien de 1,1 million de dollars pour l’Initiative pilote pour les nouvelles arrivantes racisées. READ MORE

Friday, March 24, 2023

Réunion du Forum des ministres responsables de l’immigration (FMRI)

Le ministre canadien de l'Immigration s'est réuni le 10 mars 2023 avec le reste du FMRI pour discuter de l'avenir du système d'immigration du pays. READ MORE

Friday, March 24, 2023

La firme McKinsey est-elle responsable des nouveaux seuils d’immigration canadien?

La firme McKinsey, autant dans la gestion sanitaire que d’immigration, semble avoir une influence importante au Canada. La décision des seuils d’immigration y est-elle sujette? READ MORE

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Canada issues another 7000 invitations in all-program Express Entry draw

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. READ MORE

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Empowering racialized women by expanding employment opportunities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $1.1 million in support of the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot (the Pilot). READ MORE

Monday, March 20, 2023

The future of Canada’s immigration system

Canada’s immigration minister met recently to discuss the future of the country’s immigration system. READ MORE

Friday, March 17, 2023

De nouvelles mesures facilitent la prolongation du séjour pour les diplômés étrangers au Canada

Le 17 mars 2023, le ministre d’IRCC s’est prononcé sur un assouplissement à venir des règles d'immigration pour les diplômés étrangers d'institutions canadiennes. READ MORE

Friday, March 17, 2023

Les invitations du MIFI du 9 février, 16 février et 2 mars 2023

Les 9 février, 16 février et 2 mars 2023, le MIFI a présenté de nouvelles invitations aux personnes souhaitant soumettre une demande de sélection à titre permanent. READ MORE

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Canada holds its largest All-Program Express Entry draw.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its seventh Express Entry Draw of this year. READ MORE

Monday, March 13, 2023

Eligible visitors can now continue to apply for work permits for up to 2 years

Eligible foreign nationals who have entered Canada as a visitor are allowed to apply for a work permit without leaving the country for another two years. READ MORE

Monday, March 13, 2023

Canada invites 667 PNP candidates through Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its sixth Express Entry Draw of this year. READ MORE

Friday, February 24, 2023

Le Canada assiste les résidents temporaires iraniens

Le gouvernement a annoncé le 23 février 2023 la mise en place de nouvelles mesures pour soutenir les résidents temporaires Iraniens se trouvant présentement sur le territoire canadien. READ MORE

Friday, February 24, 2023

Canada expands the sponsorship opportunities for more refugees

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the number of refugees that can be sponsored is increasing in 2023. READ MORE

Friday, February 17, 2023

Canada invites 699 PNP candidates in its latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the fifth Express Entry Draw of this year aimed at Provincial Nominee Program. READ MORE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Canada conducts a special Citizenship Ceremony to mark Black History Month 2023

The month February is devoted as a ‘Black History month’ to honour the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. READ MORE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Prime Minister issues statement on National Flag of Canada Day

February 15th, 2023 marks the 58th year of waving the national maple leaf flag in Canada. READ MORE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Work experience requirement for caregivers to be reduced for permanent residence application.

Canada is reducing the amount of work experience to 12 months for caregivers to qualify for permanent residence. READ MORE

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Dernières nouvelles du séisme en Turquie et en Syrie

Alors que les secouristes viennent en aide aux victimes toujours vivantes, sur les lieux du fléau, le bilan des pertes humaines continue d’indiquer des chiffres désolant. READ MORE

Friday, February 10, 2023

IRCC launches digital tracker to help permanent residence applicants

Canada is introducing an online application status tracker for four new categories of permanent residence application. READ MORE

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Canada expands and extends work permit for Hong Kong residents

Canada is relaxing its immigration process for Hong Kong residents and extending a deadline for special work permits. READ MORE

Friday, February 03, 2023

IRCC invites 3,300 candidates through Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled workers

Canada held its latest express entry draw aimed for federal skilled workers with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score 489. READ MORE

Thursday, February 02, 2023

Destination Canada Mobility Forum 2023 focuses on employment

The online forum is the must-attend event for immigrants in Canada who are looking for jobs. READ MORE

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

NB’s minimum wage soon to be highest in Atlantic Canada

Starting April 1st , New Brunswick will have the highest minimum wage in Atlantic Canada. READ MORE

Friday, January 27, 2023

Le Canada atteint ses objectifs en matière d’immigration francophone

Le 23 janvier, le ministre Sean Fraser a annoncé qu’environ 4,4% des immigrants francophones canadiens se sont installés hors du Québec en 2022. READ MORE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Canada meets its 2022 Francophone Immigration targets

Canada welcomed the highest number of francophone newcomers since 2006. READ MORE

Monday, January 23, 2023

Vital documents of Canadians destroyed by Fiona will be replaced for free

Canada is continuing to provide the support to people affected by Hurricane Fiona during the challenging time. READ MORE

Friday, January 20, 2023

IRCC invites 5,500 express entry candidates for PR

Canada conducted its second express entry draw this year with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score 490. READ MORE

Friday, January 20, 2023

Canada expands immigration for out-of-status construction workers in the GTA

The Government of Canada is extending the program to provide permanent residence to undocumented construction workers. READ MORE

Thursday, January 12, 2023

New updates in Family class sponsorship application for separated spouses.

One of the main pillars of Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is to reunite families. READ MORE

Friday, January 06, 2023

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. READ MORE

Friday, December 23, 2022

Why is the IRCC Recycling User IDs, and Does this Practice Pose a Security Threat?

Like phone numbers, IRCC employee codes are recycled once an employee is no longer active. READ MORE

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Cap to Applications for Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Coming in 2023

The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are accepting applications for their 2023 intake. READ MORE

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Immigration Applications Processed at Record-breaking Speed Thanks to New Hires and Modernization

It's been a long and challenging year for everyone, but Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department has been working hard to process a record number of applications. READ MORE

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is Open until December 24th, Christmas Eve, 2022

December 24th, 2022, 11:59 pm EST is the deadline to submit online applications to the Parents and Grandparent Program (PGP) via the Permanent Residence Portal. READ MORE

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

New Funding Partner Organizations Added to Expand Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)

Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announces new funding partner organizations to help expand Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). READ MORE

Friday, December 09, 2022

Equal Participation and Gender Equality Supported with $5.8 Million in Funding.

Halifax - December 9, 2022 – Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, announces $5.8 million additional funding to support projects designed to help Newcomer Women gain equal footing. READ MORE

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

A Temporary Two Year, Three Phase Strategy Eases Labour Shortages and Empowers Employers to Keep up with the Fast Pace of Economic Recovery

Starting January 23rd, 2023, the Ministries of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; Tourism; and Finance are opening work permit eligibility to the families of foreign workers living in Canada. READ MORE

Monday, December 05, 2022

Is Canada's International Student Policy Predatory?

International students are worth more than $21 billion annually to Canadian Economy, so it's easy to understand Canada's aggressive approach to recruiting 450 thousand International Students in 2023 READ MORE

Friday, December 02, 2022

International Experience Canada Program Allows Increased Number of Youth to Experience Work and Travel in Canada

As of January 9th, 2023, Canada can expect a 20% increase in the number of young people between the ages of 18 and 35 from around the world applying for working holidays. READ MORE

Thursday, December 01, 2022

Chandigarh, New Delhi, Islamabad, and Manila a Major Source of new Immigration with $74.6 Million Investment in Immigration Announced.

Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announces a five-year Indo-Pacific Immigration Strategy to recruit and process Immigrant applications from Chandigarh, READ MORE

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Selection Tool Changes Planned for 2023 and the IRCC Would Like to Hear from you as Immigration Experts.

Canada has a chronic labour and skills shortage, and the current points-based selection system is about to receive an upgrade. READ MORE

Friday, November 25, 2022

4,750 Invitations Issued in Express Entry Round #236

Canada’s Express Entry Round Results are in. READ MORE

Friday, November 25, 2022

Temporary end to 20-hour cap on International Student Off-Campus Work Hours Extends Until December 31st, 2023

Students working off campus earned a potentially lucrative reprieve on the number of hours they can work off-campus with the introduction of new temporary measures to lift the 20-hour work cap. READ MORE

Thursday, November 24, 2022

La procédure de demande de sélection temporaire pour études facilitée

Prenez connaissance ci-dessous du communiqué du MIFI, informant de la nouvelle modification apportée à la procédure de demande de sélection temporaire pour études, maintenant en vigueur. READ MORE

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

La nouvelle Classification nationale des professions (CNP) de 2021 en vigueur

Le 17 novembre dernier, le gouvernement du Québec a entamé la mise en place progressive de la Classification nationale des professions (CNP) de 2021. READ MORE

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Changes to B.C. Provincial Nominee Program Expands Employer Options for Retaining Skilled Workers

New changes to the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program are opening the pathway to address critical labour shortages. READ MORE

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Permanent Residence Via Express Entry Offered for Sixteen new Occupations

Immigrant candidates from these newly added professions can now apply under the Express Entry system. READ MORE

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

MyConsultant.ca Participates in 10th Annual Pathways to Prosperity National Conference

Next Generation Canada: Immigration and Diversity as Pathways to Prosperity. READ MORE

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Canadian and Italian Youth benefit from Canada-Italy Work and Travel Agreement

Canada's International Work Experience Program received an Italian infusion today with the signing of a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy. READ MORE

Friday, November 11, 2022

Remembrance Day in Canada

IN FLANDERS FIELDS READ MORE

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Francophone Immigrants Outside Quebec Receive a Warm Welcome

Communities outside of Quebec welcome the thousands of French-speaking immigrants to join the almost eight million native French speakers already in Canada. READ MORE

Monday, November 07, 2022

National Francophone Immigration Week Starts Today

Salut, Francophone immigrants, Francophones, and lovers of poutine and all that is French (Canadian), this week marks the tenth Annual Francophone Immigration Week. READ MORE

Thursday, November 03, 2022

Vancouver Conference Centre’s Immigration Career Fair

“Talk to strangers and start networking today.” Fernanda Reis speaks to a crowd from the 12:30 pm Speaker Session in the Vancouver Convention Center conference room. READ MORE

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

One in Four Canadians Immigrants

We are increasingly a nation of immigrants, according to recent statistics READ MORE

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Canada is 38,929,902 People Strong and Growing.

Canada has grown by 4,049,402 from 34,880,500 a decade ago. At 38,929,902, that is the fastest population growth rate of any G7 County. READ MORE

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Local Community of Pinawa Invites International Entrepreneurship and Business.

The program invites international entrepreneurs with solid business ideas. READ MORE

Friday, October 21, 2022

Canadian Immigration Fair at Canada Place, Vancouver, this November 3rd

The Fair is free of cost and hosted to support Canadian immigrant success. READ MORE

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Afghan Refugees Arrive in Canada from Pakistan

The Canadian task of welcoming and resettling Afghan citizens is supported through government programs available on a Canadian Government website for Welcoming Afghans. READ MORE

Friday, October 14, 2022

Express Entry Invitation Results from October 12, 2022, #233

October 12, 2022 - 4,350 invitations to apply for permanent residence status were sent to applicants via the Canadian Express Entry Program. READ MORE

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Temporary Public Policy Exempts Certain Low-risk, In-Canada, Foreign Nationals from Submitting a New Immigration Medical Examination (IME) Under Specific Conditions

As the IRCC sees increased interest in immigration to Canada, it is responding to raise standards for acceptance and introduce measures to shorten processing times. READ MORE

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The families of Diplomats, Consular Staff, and Officials are not Allowed to Become Permanent Residents While Placements are Actively Accredited.

Immigration Consultants and officials working with the applications of accredited foreign representatives to Canada have been advised the following. READ MORE

Friday, October 07, 2022

Justin Trudeau juge déjà amplement suffisants les pouvoirs que détient Québec en matière d’immigration

Le premier ministre canadien a soutenu cette semaine que le Québec dispose déjà de toute la marge de manœuvre et des pouvoirs nécessaires pour contrôler son immigration. READ MORE

Friday, October 07, 2022

Temporary Policy Changes Made to Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

The changes remain in effect until August 31, 2023. READ MORE

Friday, October 07, 2022

Work Hour Cap Temporarily Lifted for International Students

Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced a temporary lifting of restrictions on the number of hours international students can work. READ MORE

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Canada Affirms Initiatives in Support of Human Rights, Transparency, Non-discrimination and Responsibility Sharing in Central America and Mexico.

The projects support the efforts of the United Nations Refugee Agency in Panama; assist vulnerable migrants in Costa Rice, and support the International Organization for Migration’s efforts in Latin A READ MORE

Friday, September 30, 2022

Immigration Drives Population Growth to 38,929,902.

Canada is 38,929,902 strong this year, according to the Statistics Canada report released on September 28th, 2022. READ MORE

Friday, September 30, 2022

Express Entry: Results from the September 28 rounds of Invitations are Complete.

The Express Entry results from selection rounds closing on September 28, 2022, have arrived. READ MORE

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

October 1, 2022, Marks the End of COVID-19 Border Measures for Travelers to Canada.

The reduced restrictions cover all forms of travel and all borders-crossings into Canada as of October 1st, 2022. READ MORE

Monday, September 26, 2022

Foreign-Trained Physicians Invited to Stay in Canada as Permanent Citizens to Address Labour Shortages.

Friday, September 23rd, Minister of Immigration Sean Fraser announces a loosening of restrictions on fee-for-service applications for physicians who want to attain PR and stay in Canada. READ MORE

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

MP strategy to aid and expand permanent residency transition released

Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, Randeep Sarai's Private Member's Motion M-44 to aid and expand permanent residency transition was accepted. READ MORE

Thursday, September 15, 2022

New Canadian Refugee Claim eApp

On Sep 13, 2022 the Government of Canada introduced a new online asylum application, eAPP, to improve client services and expedite refugee claim processing for claimants already in Canada READ MORE

Friday, September 09, 2022

Welcome Week 2022

This week, September 9th to 18th, Canadian cities are hosting the 10th Anniversary of Welcome Week READ MORE

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Canada continues to improve the socio-economic integration of migrants and refugees in Latin America

Many refugees and migrants in Latin America encounter unfortunate circumstances. READ MORE

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Baisse du taux de chomage au Canada et hausse des salaires

Voici quelques chiffres saillants au sujet de la récente baisse du taux de chômage au mois de juin ainsi que de la hausse des salaires record de cette année. READ MORE

Thursday, July 07, 2022

Modifications réglementaires - Programme des personnes réfugiées à l’étranger (Parrainage collectif)

À partir du 17 août 2022, le MIFI fera entrer en vigueur de nouvelles modifications réglementaires au Programme des personnes réfugiées à l’étranger (Parrainage collectif). READ MORE

Thursday, July 07, 2022

Express Entry is an online immigration application system for Skilled Workers

Within Skilled Workers, there are several programs of immigration, including the Provincial Nominee Program, or PNP. READ MORE

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Consultez le code de déontologie des titulaires de permis du Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté

Le 9 juin 2022, le ministre de la Citoyenneté et de l’Immigration Sean Fraser a publié un communiqué présentant le code de déontologie des titulaires de permis. READ MORE

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Canadian Immigrant Fair in Toronto

The annual Canadian Immigrant Fair is occurring in four locations this year: Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. READ MORE

Thursday, June 23, 2022

New Code of Conduct for Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

On June 10, 2022, a new Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees came into effect. READ MORE

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Un support financier à Jeunesse, j’écoute de la part du gouvernement du Canada

Le lundi 20 juin a eu lieu la Journée mondiale des réfugiés. En cette occasion, le ministre d’IRCC a annoncé que le ministère allait soutenir financièrement l’organisme Jeunesse, j’écoute. READ MORE

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Word Refugee Day

June 20 was World Refugee Day, and it was commemorated by Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Minister of International Development Harjit S. Sajjan, and Minister of IRCC Sean Fraser. READ MORE

Thursday, June 16, 2022

IRCC souhaite accélérer l’octroi de la résidence permanente

L’honorable Sean Fraser affirme travailler en vue de l’accélération du processus d’acquisition de la résidence permanente via la création d’un nouveau programme. READ MORE