IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients. On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry Q1 2022: Smallest first quarter ever as IRCC works on backlog Despite record-high PNP draws in the first three months of 2022, Canada has only invited 6,470 Express Entry candidates so far this year. Canada has been playing catch-up this past quarter, resulting in a relatively slow start to the year for Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 919 PNP candidates to apply Immigration minister Sean Fraser has hinted at a work permit extension for PGWP holders. Canada invited 919 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 30. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC eases overseas biometrics requirement for some Ukrainians Ukrainians aged 14-17, and those over 60 are among the groups who can now complete their biometrics upon arriving to Canada. Effective immediately, certain Ukrainians looking to move to Canada will no longer need to submit their biometrics at Visa Application Centres (VACs) overseas. By Kareem El-Assal
How to send staff to Canada through Intra-Company Transfers Multinational companies can send key staff to work in Canada through Intra-Company Transfer work permits. If your company has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you can send key personnel to the Canadian location through an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT). By Daniel Levy
Sponsor Content How will Canada’s economy affect immigrant workers? Overall, the economic outlooks shows strong employment growth over the next few years with many opportunities for newcomers. At the beginning of the pandemic, immigrants who had landed in the last five years experienced higher unemployment levels than Canadian born workers. By Scotiabank
How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record A criminal record can hinder your plans to work in Canada, however, you may have options to overcome inadmissibility. If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. By Daniel Levy
IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications After the pandemic slowed IRCC operations, spousal sponsorship is back to service standard, government says. In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada’s spousal sponsorship has returned to its 12-month processing standard for new applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results Canada's provincial immigration draws from March 21 to 25. This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations. Ontario and Manitoba also held PNP draws. By Shelby Thevenot
