On July 15, 2020, due to the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada temporarily exempted individuals applying for temporary residence within Canada from providing biometrics. The Canadian government is now resuming the collection of biometrics
On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process. The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect
Caregiver programs in Canada have recently changed, cutting applicants’ required work experience hours to qualify for permanent residency. There have also been changes to the functionality of existing caregiver pathways. Also alterations to the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) pilot
On February 6, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), confessed that he has not yet found a perfect solution for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) extension policy; however, he is actively seeking and working on
On February 10, 2023, Ontario invited 466 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). The CRS score range of the invited candidates was between 260-489 points. Candidates, who created their profiles in the Express
Starting on January 30, 2023, several family members of temporary foreign workers became eligible for their own open work permit. That means that they will be able to join the workforce and earn income. In turn, they can be on
On February 2, 2023, the next day after Express Entry draw #239, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in the new FSW-targeted draw. In round
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.
On January 26, 2023, Manitoba held its second invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) this year. In round #166, the MPNP issued 253 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA
A new study, “From Student to Immigrant? Multi-step Pathways to Permanent Residence,” has revealed that too many international students in Canada face convoluted paths toward permanent residency. According to the Conference Board of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
