Canada Immigration

Canada's unemployment rate was at 4.9% again in July, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.

IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) and the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 516.

Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement.

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together.

Canada is set to speed up the processing of certain visitor visas. This is part of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s new strategy, aiming to improve services for newcomers and reduce wait times.

The latest data released by Gallup shows Canada is the preferred destination for millions of potential newcomers.

Real GDP is a commonly used indicator of a country’s overall economic health.

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year today, and the first since November 23.

Rapid growing of workers and skilled workers in agriculture and agri-food in Canada is an alarming sign to select more foreigners through immigration programs in this field of expertise to work in this industry. 

Intellectual assets can include inventions, new technologies, new brands, original software, novel designs, unique processes and more. The Government of Canada website states that is it crucial to use intellectual assets strategically to run a business and that protecting these assets can give businesses a competitive advantage in the market.

Trudeau announced the forthcoming Canadian Renter’s Bill of Rights for the 2024 Budget. This legislation requires landlords to provide a detailed rental history, aims to penalize wrongful evictions under the guise of renovations, and will standardize lease agreements across the country.

The CRS continues to decline in the tenth all-program draw since July 6.

Canada is holding bi-monthly PNP draws and will resume FSWP, and CEC invitations rounds early July.

Canada invited 545 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 11.

New IRCC data shows Canada is off to a strong start to the year.
Canada landed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022, according to new IRCC data.
Obtained by CIC News in an information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the data shows Canada has gotten off to a strong start as it seeks to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants for the second consecutive year.

A fast-track visa processing pathway for Ukrainians is now accepting applications.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), an accelerated temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians fleeing war.

Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality may stay in Canada for up to three years. Overseas applicants need to apply online for a visitor visa and provide their biometrics.
The Canadian government encourages CUAET applicants to apply for a three-year open work permit at the same time as their visa application. This will allow them to work in Canada for any employer.

Canada is tackling its doctor shortage by investing in credential recognition for immigrant doctors and introducing category-based Express Entry draws to prioritize healthcare professionals.

Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian and Ukrainian air disasters may be eligible for permanent residency.

Express Entry rounds in the future could invite candidates based on occupation, language, or education.

The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal.

Three charter flights are being provided for Ukrainians to travel from Poland to three different Canadian provinces.

Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada.

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