Category: Canada Immigration News

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Does Proof of Citizenship Allow Someone to Become a Canadian?

If one is born in a different country to at least one Canadian parent, one may qualify for Canadian citizenship. In this case, when the person already qualifies for citizenship, they are not required to go through the usual application process, which includes physical presence as a permanent resident, a knowledge test, and being present...

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The PNP Draw in British Columbia Will Be Put On Hold For a Month

The Canadian province of British Columbia will be suspending PNP draws between October 12 and November 16, 2022. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announce updating its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. It will be the first major NOC update since 2016, numerous Provincial Nominee Programs across Canada will require to make a few changes...

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Canada Welcomes 3,750 Applicants in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada releases the results of its most recent all-program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2022. This draw was the seventh all-program draw, which issued 3750 invitations to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504. As this was an all-program draw, invitations were issued to qualifying applicants from the Canadian Experience...

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PNP Draw Results Released by Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec

Last week, Canadian provinces Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia issued ITAs to applicants through provincial nomination programs (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these immigration programs, interested applicants will be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Quebec’s immigration programs are directed by the province and...

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Ontario is Planning to Adapt to the New NOC 2021

The Canadian province of Ontario is planning to align the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the latest National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 system. The new NOC system is already in use by Employment Development Canada (EDSC) and Statistics Canada (StatsCan), while IRCC will be executing the system in November. This reform will affect the...

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#ImmigrationMatters: IRCC’s New Campaign Celebrates the Benefits of Immigration

Since 2018, IRCC has been working towards its #ImmigrationMatters campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of immigration in all the ways it helps to enrich Canada. The strength of Canada’s economy is evaluated in part by the various number of people working and paying taxes to fund public services, such as healthcare. Thanks to...

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How to Succeed As An International Student in Canada?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students move to Canada for a better future. Be its world-class education, or use education as a pathway to permanent residency in Canada, attaining success as an international student will surely promise a bright future. Here’s a quick guide to help you with your academic journey in Canada....