Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently revised the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across various streams. This update, effective as of January 12, 2024, reflects changes in processing times for different LMIA categories based on data from all processing centers. Streamlined Processing Times The current average processing times have decreased...
Businesses in Sudbury, the largest city in northern Ontario, are expressing concerns about the impending conclusion of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program this year. They fear that its discontinuation will pose challenges in recruiting necessary employees. Consequently, they are urging the Canadian government to make the RNIP a permanent immigration program. Call...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently provided additional details regarding the reforms to the International Student Program (ISP). These changes aim to manage the program’s rapid growth sustainably while ensuring a positive experience for international students in Canada. Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Requirement Effective January 22, 2024, post-secondary international students at the college or...
British Columbia (BC) held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 06, 2024, marking the fifth invitation round conducted by the province in the year. To date, a total of 1,193 candidates have received invitations through Skills Immigration draws, with no Entrepreneur Immigration draws conducted in 2024. Results of the Latest BC PNP...
In a groundbreaking move on January 31, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a robust funding of $362.4 million, boosting housing support for asylum claimants across the nation. This initiative, known as the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP), is a pivotal component of the 2023–2024 fiscal year strategy. Quebec stands...
IRCC’s latest data reveals that the spousal sponsorship arrivals in Canada during 2023 have been dynamic. Here, we will highlight the growth overview. Following a robust 8.7% growth in October, the spousal sponsorship program encountered a transient decline of 14.8% in November, aligning with a general softening in overall immigration for the month. Despite this...
As the deadline of March 2024 approaches, a substantial influx of Ukrainian immigrants into Canada is expected. Tens of thousands seek refuge from the turmoil resulting from the Russian invasion, aiming to utilize temporary emergency visas provided by the Canadian government. Extensive Visa Issuance and Current Arrivals Since March 2022, Ottawa has granted 936,293 emergency...
Canada’s pursuit of economic prosperity through immigration has led to a nuanced exploration of the outcomes of one- and two-step immigration processes. Recent data from Statistics Canada sheds light on the economic trajectories of immigrants, offering valuable insights into the impact of the chosen immigration pathway. Understanding the Two-Step Immigration Process In the two-step immigration...
In response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has taken proactive steps to assist Ukrainian citizens in their immigration journey. As of January 25, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the issuance of 117 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in the Manitoba immigration draw for Ukraine candidates....
