Canada

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

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

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.

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.

Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers.

Humanitarianism continues to be an important part of Canada’s immigration strategy.

IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs.

A Statistics Canada report reveals job vacancies are reaching all-time highs in Canada.

The number of job vacancies in Canada reached a record-high of 1,012,900 in March, more than the previous record of 988,300 in September 2021. There was an increase in 186,400 vacancies between February and March. The job vacancy rate, which measures the number of vacant positions as a proportion of vacant and filled positions, matched the record high of 5.9% also observed last September (not seasonally adjusted).

Perhaps, it’s finally time to stop hiding

Skilled newcomers overqualification must be addressed, amid immediate need for more healthcare professionals.

Canada is lifting its COVID-19 test requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.

Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travellers to Canada will no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19
test.

The Canadian government announced the new measures would affect travellers arriving at all ports of entry. Although pre-arrival testing requirements will be dropped, the government may still randomly test travellers upon arrival. The purpose of the random tests will be to identify and track COVID-19 variants. If fully vaccinated travellers are selected for an on-arrival test, they will not need to quarantine while waiting on their result.

You no longer have to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada, but mask mandates still apply.

In addition, the immigration minister may designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future.

IRCC has just announced major reforms to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.

IRCC has just announced the process for the PGP 2022. Canada will hold a PGP lottery yet again, drawing from the autumn 2020 interest to sponsor pool.

Effective March 1, 2023, new measures will make it easier for Iranians already in Canada to extend their temporary stay and move between temporary streams.