Canada’s new PR streams launch next week
Essential workers and international graduates can apply to become permanent residents starting May 6, 2021. As part of an initiative to meet immigration targets amid travel restrictions, Canada is launching…
Ontario has opened an Expression of Interest system for PNPs under the Employer Job Offer Category
Ontario has opened a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two of its provincial immigration programs. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) EOI system is now open for the…
Guidelines on when to return incomplete applications for permanent residence
On April 27, 2021, the Government of Canada updated the procedures for managing the intake process for permanent residence (PR) applications. New instructions apply to Non-Express Entry applications and provide…
Saskatchewan updated application processing times in the SINP
On April 23, 2021, Saskatchewan has updated the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) processing times. The new data is based on average times from January 1 to March 31, 2021.…
ESDC released new processing times for LMIA applications
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from different processing centres, the…
Caregivers to get IRCC priority
Caregivers from abroad play an important role in supporting Canadian families who are unable to find the care they need for a family member in Canada. The global COVID-19 pandemic…
Ontario has updated processing times in the OINP
Processing times vary depending on the stream. Applications that need more information or clarification may take longer to process. As of now, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking…
Paper-based economic class applications go digital
On April 1, 2021, IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal enabling applicants who apply for select economic permanent resident programs to submit their applications online. These programs include:…
Timmins RNIP (Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot)
Timmins was selected as one of 11 communities across Canada to participate in RNIP. The Timmins pilot is spearheaded by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation and the numerous partners involved…
The Canadian government seeks to promote the French language through immigration
The federal government will give an advantage to skilled workers who speak French and are applying for permanent residency and immigration to Canada. The decision does not apply to those…
