IRCC issues another 3,500 invitations in latest Express Entry draw IRCC has held the eleventh Express Entry draw of 2023. By Edana Robitaille
How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing instructions to provide guidance about how they assess a principal applicant’s ability to become economically established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). By Edana Robitaille
IRCC holds first Express Entry draw of April IRCC has held another Express Entry draw. By Edana Robitaille
What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration? Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. By Julia Hornstein
Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake Ontario is investing $25 million more over the next three years, on top of the $15 million over three years that was announced in Budget 2022, to double Ontario’s skilled immigrant intake. The investment will work to address labour shortages and promote economic growth in the province. By Julia Hornstein
Report: Immigrants who studied in Canada earned more Statistics Canada released a study in 2022 which examined the relationship between pre-immigration study in Canada and post immigration earnings. By Julia Hornstein
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Alberta issue invitations through provincial immigration programs Five provinces have issued invitations in the most recent round of draws through provincial immigration programs. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. By Julia Hornstein
How those with an expiring PGWP can apply for an Open Work Permit Starting April 6, 2023, some current and former Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month Open Work Permit. By Kareem El-Assal
