Quebec

Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications The backlog has grown by almost 350,000 more applications since July.

IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications.

By Kareem El-Assal

Quebec invites 33 candidates in latest Arrima draw The Quebec Ministry of Immigration released details of an Arrima draw that took place on November 11.

Quebec invited 33 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on November 11.

By Alexandra Miekus

Quebec is moving forward with measures to welcome more temporary foreign workers Changes are being put in place to allow more temporary foreign workers in the restaurant, hotel, retail and food processing sectors in Quebec.

Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

By Alexandra Miekus

Québec met en place des mesures pour accueillir davantage de travailleurs étrangers Des assouplissement sont apportés pour permettre à un plus grand nombre de travailleurs étrangers temporaires de travailler dans les secteurs de la restauration, de l'hôtellerie, de la vente au détail et de la transformation des aliments au Québec.

À la suite de consultations avec des partenaires du marché du travail, le gouvernement du Québec a ajouté plus de 30 nouvelles professions qui seront admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canadian immigration is making major changes to the NOC in 2022 IRCC and ESDC will implement the changes in fall 2022.

Canada has introduced NOC 2021 and the immigration system will incorporate the changes in 2022.

By Kareem El-Assal

Quebec’s 2022 immigration plan is not enough to address labour shortages ANALYSIS: Four years after cutting immigration by 20 per cent, the province has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022. This is still not enough.

Quebec is looking to increase immigration once again.

By Kareem El-Assal

Quebec sets admissions target of 52,500 immigrants for 2022 The majority, at least 65 per cent, of newcomers are expected to arrive through economic immigration programs.

Quebec could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, the province said in its new immigration plan released October 28.

By Alexandra Miekus

Quebec invites 23 candidates in new Arrima draw The Quebec Ministry of Immigration released details of an Arrima draw that took place on October 21.

Quebec invited 23 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on October 21.

By Alexandra Miekus

Québec lance 23 nouvelles invitations via Arrima Le ministère de l'Immigration du Québec a publié les détails d'une ronde d'invitation qui a eu lieu le 21 octobre via Arrima.

Québec a invité 23 personnes candidates à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 21 octobre.

By Alexandra Miekus