Express Entry

Express Entry: Canada invites skilled immigrants overseas for first time since 2020 Canada's Immigration Minister: “Today, I am pleased to announce that Express Entry draws have officially resumed and applications will be processed at our 6 month processing standard. I look forward to welcoming skilled workers who will are essential in addressing Canada’s labour shortages.” 

Canada has invited Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates for the first time since December 2020. 

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s immigration minister confirms Express Entry draws will return to normal this Wednesday Starting on Wednesday FSWP and CEC candidates will be invited again. We answer some of the most common questions about Express Entry and how it works.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just confirmed on Twitter that Express Entry draws for all programs will resume this Wednesday July 6 after a hiatus of over 18 months.

By Edana Robitaille

Which Express Entry program is best for me? A summary of the Express Entry system for future Canadian immigrants.

Express Entry is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic-class immigrants.

By Julia Hornstein

Canada’s high job vacancy rate means immigration will be even more critical to the labour market in the future As Canada rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly reliant on immigration to fill large gaps in the labour force.

Canada’s unemployment rate is at a record low of 5.1%, resulting in significant worker shortages. Job vacancies are more than 80% higher than they were pre-pandemic.

By Edana Robitaille

How to move to Canada from the U.S. in 2022 Some of the popular Canadian immigration pathways for American residents.

American residents looking to move to Canada have more than 100 immigration pathways to choose from.

By Shelby Thevenot

Will Canada welcome over 500,000 new immigrants per year? In Part 5 of CIC News' special interview series, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser shares his thoughts on Canada's future permanent residence levels. "It's not a point of pride that I have to be the minister that gets to 500,000...what's important to me is that I'm meeting the needs of communities."

Minister Sean Fraser believes Canada’s immigration levels will surpass 500,000 per year “sooner rather than later”, but the minister cautioned that future increases must be done in a careful manner that supports the needs of communities across the country.

By Kareem El-Assal

Est-il avantageux de connaître le français pour immigrer au Canada? Vous vous demandez si le bilinguisme ou la connaissance du français peut ouvrir les portes de l'immigration au Canada? La réponse est oui.

Le gouvernement canadien considère que l’immigration francophone est essentielle à la préservation du patrimoine bilingue du pays.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada’s Prime Minister creates task force to address immigration delays Prime Minister calls immigration and passport delays "unacceptable.”

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a new task force has been created to address unprecedented delays in government services such as passports, airports, and immigration application processing.

By Edana Robitaille

Immigration Minister: Applicants can soon expect normal service standards "We’re on track right now to restore our pre-pandemic service standard by the end of this calendar year for virtually every line of business,” said Minister Sean Fraser in a recent interview with CIC News. This article is Part 3 of a special CIC News series summarizing the interview with the minister.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser believes meaningful steps are being taken to get the immigration system back on track.

By Kareem El-Assal