IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration The new language test is anticipated for early to mid-2023. IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
How NOC changes affect Express Entry candidates What you need to know ahead of November 16, when IRCC switches to NOC 2021. Canada’s immigration department will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, according to the government’s website. The new NOC will change eligibility for some of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario release PNP draw results Western Canada invites hundreds of candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This past week, four Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. By Edana Robitaille
Canadian immigration ministers agree on multi-year PNP levels plan Immigration ministers from across Canada met in New Brunswick to identify how to best achieve the country's immigration goals. The Forum of Ministers Responsible (FMRI) for Immigration met in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 28 to discuss a host of major immigration policy issues. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada temporarily making distance learning eligible for Express Entry points IRCC is recommending Express Entry candidates update their profiles by August 2 to benefit from a new measure to count online, out of Canada, and part-time studies for points. Public health restrictions over the past two years have forced students out of the classroom and onto the internet. Now, Canada is relaxing rules for Express Entry candidates who studied online during the pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC reveals how many FSWP and CEC candidates were invited in recent all-program draws The breakdown of how many candidates were invited from each Express Entry-managed program on July 6 and 20. Canada’s federal immigration department has released preliminary data on how many Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were invited in the two most recent Express Entry draws. By Shelby Thevenot
Waterloo Region immigration report outlines experiences and challenges faced by new arrivals The Waterloo Region of Ontario is a tech hub and attracts a lot of global talent. Every two years, the Waterloo Region conducts a survey of immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families to gain insight into their experiences settling into the Waterloo region after moving to Canada. By Edana Robitaille
Several Canadian provinces release new immigration draw results During the week of July 18, most Canadian provinces released draw results under their Provincial Nominee Programs. This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. By Alexandra Miekus
Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates. Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry. By Edana Robitaille
