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  • Canada’s Express Entry Heats Up with Back-to-Back Draws in October

    On October 22, the 5th Express Entry draw of the month targeted the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), inviting 400 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 539. This draw followed immediately after a PNP draw on October 21, creating a back-to-back sequence featuring different streams.

  • Canada’s government proposing new affordability measures

    Canada's Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, introduced Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, with two main components: 

  • Canada’s immigration backlog decreases to 2.4 million people

    The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021:

  • Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people

    The backlog has grown by nearly 300,000 people since June.

  • Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons

    The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.The backlog has grown by 257,499 persons over the past month, largely due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications.The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applications as of June 1, 2022.The permanent residence inventory stands at 522,047 persons as of June 6.The temporary residence inventory has grown to 1,471,173 persons, also as of June 6.The backlog has progressed as follows since last summer:

  • Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons

    IRCC's temporary residence inventory increased with the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel.

  • Canada’s immigration categories

    When it comes to deciding how to immigrate to Canada, knowing which category to apply to is a great place to start.

  • Canada’s immigration minister list of priorities prior to winter 2022

    The followings are the priority list of jobs that the immigration minister is committed to complete prior to winter:

  • Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

    The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) enables international students to gain Canadian work experience, which can help them transition to permanent resident status.

  • Canada’s Immigration Minister Urges Provincial Control on International Students

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller has highlighted concerns about the growing number of international students in Canada. Speaking to CTV News, Miller noted the need for provinces to manage these numbers more effectively. In 2022, there were over 800,000 international students in Canada, with projections of reaching 900,000 by the end of 2023, a significant rise from 275,000 in 2012.

  • Canada’s international student population continues to soar

    Canada's international student population is booming. Immigration Minister Marc Miller anticipates hosting around 900,000 international students in 2023, but internal documents suggest it might be even higher. Forecasts predict 1.4 million international student applications by 2027, with a rapid rise in study permit applications from 2019 to 2022.

  • Canada’s job vacancies reach record high in healthcare and social assistance sectors

    The Statistics Canada report on payroll employment and job vacancies for August shows 152,000 vacant healthcare positions.

  • Canada’s Most Livable Cities for Newcomers in 2024

    Victoria, British Columbia, has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to The Globe and Mail. This respected national newspaper evaluates cities annually, focusing on factors like integration, amenities, and housing affordability for recent immigrants.

  • Canada’s new immigration minister is Marc Miller

    Justin Trudeau announced a significant cabinet reshuffle, with Marc Miller becoming the new Immigration Minister. Miller, a Quebec MP and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will take over from Sean Fraser, who is now assigned to Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.

  • Canada’s New Immigration Pathways in 2025

    Canada will introduce four new pathways to permanent residence in 2025, addressing labor shortages and supporting regional growth.

  • Canada’s new NOC will change Express Entry eligibility

    16 occupations will become eligible for Express Entry and three will become ineligible in November 2022.

    Details of how the updated National Occupation Classification (NOC) system will affect Express Entry eligibility have been released.

  • Canada’s New Policy Eases PR Path for Master's and PhD International Graduates

    On February 15, 2024, Canada introduced a significant change to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, enabling international students who graduate from master’s or Ph.D. programs to receive a three-year work permit, regardless of their program’s duration.

  • Canada’s non-permanent resident population is 2.2 million people

    Canada's non-permanent resident population has reached 2.2 million, with a significant increase attributed to international migration. This marks a 46% year-over-year growth, primarily from work and study permits. Canada's total population now stands at nearly 40.1 million, making it a leader in G7 countries for population growth.

  • Canada’s Parents and Grandparents 2023 lottery begins today

    Between October 10 and October 23, 24,200 potential sponsors will be invited to apply. If you signed up in 2020 but didn't get an invitation in 2021 or 2022, keep an eye on your email, including your spam folder.

  • Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18

    Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

    This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

    Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Provincial officials who manage these programs invite interested candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. While a provincial nomination is not the same as permanent residence, it can greatly increase one’s chances of obtaining permanent residency status.

    For instance, PNP candidates with Express Entry profiles who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In the Express Entry draw this week, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 754.