Immigration to Canada

British Columbia published the results of its weekly Tech Pilot draw, which issued 31 invitations to qualified Skills Immigration and Express Entry candidates with job offers in the 29 keys technology-related occupations. Candidates in both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories with a score of 91 in the province's (SIRS) were issued invitations in this latest draw.

91 Express Entry candidates among those invited in July 5 draw

Normally, processing involves an officer individually evaluating each work permit applicant to determine if they are approved. This includes a review of the applicant’s experience, education, language ability and any licensing requirements.

Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has selected Somali-born Member of Parliament Ahmed Hussen as a Minister of immigration , refugee and citizenship of Canada . John McCallum, is set to become Canada's ambassador to China. This change was among other changes in the Cabinet announced ,number of ministers move department or leave cabinet altogether.

On October 04,2017, The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide greater flexibility in meeting requirements for those who wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, a significant milestone in implementing changes to the Citizenship Act through the adoption of Bill C-6.

Up to 36,700 job positions will open up over the next 15 years in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the NWT government is looking internationally to make sure that the territory continues to build a vibrant economy.

The province of Nova Scotia has created a new immigration stream to attract general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians.

The fast-track stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Temporary Foreign worker Program, has launched as of June 12, establishing a two-week standard for the processing of work permit applications for highly skilled occupations.

The creation of a dedicated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program stream for technology workers responds to “immediate labour needs” that have to be filled, the Ontario government says.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have been cut in half.

The Government of Canada is resolute in its commitment to provide Ukrainians and their families with a safe haven while the unprovoked and illegal war continues in their home country. We recognize that some Ukrainians may need support in their travel and we are calling on Canadians and Canadian businesses to continue our proud tradition of helping the world’s most vulnerable.

Canada is creating a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students.

IRCC also unveils new measures to protect vulnerable workers and newcomers

On December 5, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of a 3-year Visible Minority Newcomer Women Pilot.

These fees are applicable to the provincial processing stage only, and further fees may be required at the federal processing stage. Please consult the below table for the updated fees.

The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program has been designed with cultural considerations and preventive care in mind.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the requirements for proof of settlement funds for 2024. The new regulations specify that settlement funds are now mandatory for certain candidates, contingent on the immigration programs for which they qualify.

Canada has released instructions for how certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders can apply for a new open work permit or extend the one they currently have.

Immigration minister Sean Fraser said that temporarily extending work permits to family members of principal applicants in the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP). This measure will help Canada combat chronic labour shortages

The government of Quebec has announced that by October 1, 2015, a new online tool will be available for applicants under the skilled worker program. This tool will allow eligible candidates to complete and submit an application online.