On May 23rd Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Marc Miller announced new temporary measures to aid individuals impacted by the crises in Haiti. Effective immediately, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a temporary policy to aid Haitians in Canada with a valid temporary resident status, and those who are family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Haitians […]
This week both the British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued nominations to newcomers interested in subsequently applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR). Candidates were invited to apply through skills immigration, and family reunification streams. Read on for a full breakdown of this week’s provincial immigration news. Note: Different PNPs use distinct scoring criteria when assessing immigration […]
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled a bill with Canada’s parliament to allow a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This means that if the bill passes, children of Canadian citizens who were born abroad can pass their citizenship on to their children. The bill, also known as Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024,) […]
In the latest phase of two previously announced immigration pilot programs, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting community applications for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. The two pilot programs are officially set to begin onboarding and training selected communities this fall. They both aim to support Canada’s “long-term […]
Canada’s economic immigration programs are integral to the country’s labour market growth, accounting for close to 100% of all increases in the national workforce in recent years. Due to the integral role that immigration plays in Canada’s economy, employment initiatives are often connected to immigration programs to help Canada’s employers fill vacant positions that they may not […]
In this article, we will discover what awaits you on your test day. From section breakdown to timing, get insights to excel and achieve your desired score confidently. How to improve your IELTS Score? Securing an impressive result on the IELTS test is crucial for individuals aiming to settle permanently in Canada. With its reputation […]
Starting today, May 21st, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted “Interest to Sponsor” forms through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will send out 35,700 invitations for a two-week period starting today, with the hopes of approving 20,500 complete applications for permanent residence (PR). ITAs will be sent out to the […]
Many foreign workers are unaware that it is possible for most people to apply for an extension of their expiring work permit even if they have yet to receive their new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a new Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec/Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), when required. What are LMIAs and CAQs? Generally speaking, LMIAs and CAQs are […]
An offer of employment can be a substantial support to a Canadian immigration application. Offers of employment and gaining Canadian work experience are often prerequisites for eligibility to many economic immigration pathways. Additionally, having a Canadian offer of employment can help secure a work permit, which in turn can allow individuals to live and work in […]
A primary goal for all Canadian newcomers is to find their way to Canada as fast as possible. Unfortunately, some newcomers face application processing delays that slow down their journey to Canada. While it is impossible to guarantee that your immigration application will not face processing delays, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) lists eight steps that […]
