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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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...
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International Students Will Be Allowed to Work Off-Campus For More than 20 Hours A Week in Canada
Between November 15, 2022, and December 31, 2022, international students who are studying in Canada and have off-campus authorization on their study permit will be permitted to work 20 hours a week. This temporary reform will also permit foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application. They will be able to benefit from...
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The Canadian Labour Force Shrinks Slightly as Employment Rises
In September, the national unemployment rate in Canada drop by 0.2% to 5.2%. A recent survey conducted by Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force showed positive trends in the labour market around employment, while the federal government is concerned regarding the aging population and ever-increasing retiree leaves from the workforce. Employment has spiked in the provinces...
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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...