Canada breaks all-time immigration record by landing 401,000 immigrants in 2021 IRCC achieved the goal by focusing on transitioning temporary residents living in Canada during the pandemic to permanent resident status. Canada has landed over 400,000 new permanent residents in 2021 for just the second time since it was founded as a country in 1867. By Kareem El-Assal
British Columbia invites 243 in latest PNP draws The BC PNP is designed to attract foreign workers in high demand and who want to become permanent residents. British Columbia invited 243 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on December 21. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada invites 746 in new PNP draw It has been nearly a full year since Canada held its last all-program Express Entry draw. Canada invited 746 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on December 22. By Shelby Thevenot
How can I get maintained status in Canada? Previously known as "implied status", maintained status is a way to extend your stay in Canada. Under Canadian immigration law, all temporary residents have an automatically imposed condition that they are required to leave Canada after their authorized period of stay. By Daniel Levy
Express Entry: One year since FSWP candidates were invited ANALYSIS: A look back at the unprecedented year in Express Entry and a look ahead. The last time Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates were drawn from the Express Entry pool was on December 23, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec invites 326 in new Arrima draw Quebec's immigration ministry releases details of the December 9 immigration draw. Quebec invited 326 workers to apply for a permanent selection on December 9. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan launches new International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool The purpose of the pool is to help connect healthcare workers with job opportunities in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. By Kareem El-Assal
Ontario aims to recruit 100 immigrant entrepreneurs Through its entrepreneurship project, the province is expecting to generate $20 million into the Ontario economy. Ontario is seeking 100 immigrant entrepreneurs over the next two years to start or grow a business in regions outside of the Greater Toronto Area. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba invites 349 in new PNP draw Manitoba has now issued 10,786 invitations so far in 2021. Manitoba held a new immigration draw on December 16. By Shelby Thevenot
