This week, aspiring immigrants have reason to celebrate as three Canadian provinces, namely British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, have opened their doors by extending invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP serves as an excellent pathway for skilled individuals to contribute to the economic growth of the provinces, addressing labor shortages, and fostering...
Canada is renowned for its stable and robust economy, which has witnessed a strong resurgence in various sectors following the pandemic. A key driver of Canada’s sustained economic growth is its ambitious immigration targets. The Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 aims to welcome 500,000 immigrants annually by the end of 2025. With nearly 25% of the...
Recently, two Canadian provinces have extended invitations to candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These draws coincided with the introduction of new selection categories for Express Entry candidates by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), potentially encompassing individuals already involved in the PNP. IRCC clarified that not all future draws will be for the...
The recent strike which took place from April 19th to May 1st between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government of Canada affected over 155,000 public officials and the services offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In the quest of this situation, IRCC also provided a detailed update on the...
On May 26th, 2023, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, unveiled a series of enhancements aimed at fortifying family class immigration in Canada. These measures seek to expedite visa processing, introduce dedicated tools, expand work permit opportunities, and extend existing permits. By implementing these changes, the Canadian government aims to reduce processing...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) release the latest data that suggests that the application inventory has surpassed 2 million. As of April 30, the backlog of applications awaiting finalization was at over 800,000. IRCC defines its inventory as the pool of applications that have yet to receive a decision. In 2022, IRCC successfully processed...
In a significant move that has garnered widespread attention, the province of Ontario in Canada has taken a bold step towards supporting the engineering community by removing the Canadian work experience requirement for engineers. This new development aims to facilitate the entry and integration of skilled engineers into the Ontario job market, fostering a more...
In a recent development, IRCC announced a substantial investment in immigrant settlement services. On May 11th, 2023, the IRCC revealed its plan to allocate over $65 million in funding extensions to various service provider organizations throughout Canada. These investments will focus on enhancing settlement services, including pre-arrival assistance, support for racialized newcomer women, and language...
The Critical Worker Pilot program in New Brunswick has garnered significant attention since its launch in November 2022. This program is a collaborative initiative between the New Brunswick government and the federal government of Canada to target skilled newcomers to the province. The program operates under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) and...
