Author: Eivy Joy Quito

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Study Shows An All-Time High Level of Support For Immigration Among Canadians

The Century Initiative and the Environics Institute of Canada have released survey results on Canadians’ opinions about immigration. In conclusion, the survey shows that a majority of Canadians support expanding the country’s immigration program. However, when asked if the current level of immigration to Canada was too high, nearly 70% of Canadians voted with a...

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How Canada is Digitizing Application Submission System for Permanent Immigration Programs?

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has decided to modernize the entire application submission system for Canada’s spousal and common-law partner sponsorship programs. IRCC in an attempt to improve client service is converting the application submission process into a digital mode. On digitizing, the IRCC says, “the initiative will give more flexibility to the clients...

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Canada’s Latest All-Program Express Entry CRS Score Dropped to 496

Canada in its latest Express Entry draw observed the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System score, below 500, since December 2020. On October 26, the country held its all-program Express Entry Draw. This Express Entry draw was the ninth one in a row since the all-program draws resumed on July 6th. During the draw, Immigration, Refugees, and...

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This Fiscal Year, IRCC Plans to Grant Citizenship to 300,000 People

Canada is planning to offer citizenship to 300,000 immigrants in the year 2022-2023. A recent memo by IRCC outlines targets for the number of new citizens the country is planning to welcome in the fiscal year 2022-2023. The memo was drafted by the Operations, Planning, and Performance department of IRCC which recommends that it process...

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International Student Recruitment and Retention is a Priority for Canada

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has responded to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) of the Canadian House of Commons on measures needed to attract, aid, and protect international students. CIMM is a government body that evaluates matters of immigration and citizenship in Canada. The body oversights IRCC and screens the federal...

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Canada Strengthens Protections for Temporary Foreign Workers

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced reforms to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations regarding Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). There are 13 reforms designed to support protections for TFWs and improve the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP). ESDC mentioned these regulations will safeguard TFWs from abuse...

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The Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 will Invite 23,100 Potential Sponsors

IRCC has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 and plans to issue invitations to apply over the next two weeks to 23,100 potential sponsors. They also mentioned that this figure is enough to achieve its goal of accepting up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the...

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Provincial Immigration Invitations are Issued by Quebec and British Columbia

Canadian provinces Quebec and British Columbia have issued provincial immigration invitations to apply to applicants on October 16, 2022.  Most of the provinces and territories in Canada except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these provincial programs, interested applicants are invited to apply for a provincial nomination. However, the provincial nomination does not...

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Why Hire an Immigration Consultant?

Immigration consultants can assist with various issues that may arise during the application process for Canadian Immigration. Unpredicted situations, permissibility issues, policy, and governing updates that are among some of the items that an immigration consultant may support you through during the immigration journey. An Immigration consultant assists employers and organizations with a Labour Market...