Canada’s new International Graduate stream reaches cap IRCC is no longer accepting applications for the new PR pathways for international student graduates. Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit of 40,000 applications. By Shelby Thevenot
Looking forward: What is needed to restart international travel to Canada? “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” says Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. As more and more Canadians are receiving vaccines for COVID-19, it may be time to look at what is needed to safely reopen the border for international travel. By Mohanad Moetaz
New PR streams now live Here is the link for the online portal to apply to the new pathways. The six new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada opened today, May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST. By Shelby Thevenot
Comprehensive FAQ on Canada’s New Immigration Streams for Essential Workers and Graduates Here is everything we know on the six new PR streams launching on May 6. Canada is launching six new permanent residence streams on May 6 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for essential workers and international graduates currently residing in the country. By Kareem El-Assal
IRCC releases application guide for 6 new immigration streams Everything you need to know about the new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada. Canada has released the full guide for the six new immigration streams for international graduates and essential workers. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades. Before the pandemic, labour market performance gaps between Canadians and immigrants were either closing or remaining steady. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC to open new immigration streams Thursday May 6 at 12 p.m. EST Some 90,000 candidates in Canada will have a chance to become permanent residents. IRCC will begin to accept applications for its six new limited-time immigration pathways on Thursday May 6 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). By Kareem El-Assal
Marco Mendicino to discuss new PR pathways for temporary residents in Canada Canada's immigration minister will address the public on May 5, the day before the new PR streams are set to launch. Canada’s immigration minister is scheduled to hold a special event discussing the previously announced pathways to permanent residence for essential workers, students, and French speakers. By Shelby Thevenot
How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec After a year marked by challenges brought on by the pandemic, Quebec and Canada are now focused on economic recovery—and much of that recovery hinges on immigration. The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments. By Alexandra Miekus
