Quebec

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

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

How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada.

Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Daniel Levy

Quebec adds dozens of jobs to 2022 facilitated LMIA process list The Quebec government has expanded the list of occupations eligible under the Facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment process to include entry-level jobs.

Quebec has published an updated version of the list of high-demand jobs for which the process of hiring temporary foreign workers is made easier.

By Alexandra Miekus

Nouvelle voie de permis de travail pour travailleurs qualifiés du Québec maintenant ouverte aux demandes Les travailleurs qualifiés titulaires d'un Certificat de sélection du Québec peuvent désormais demander un permis de travail ouvert en attendant d'obtenir leur résidence permanente.

Une nouvelle voie pour faire venir plus rapidement les travailleurs qualifiés qui ont été sélectionnés par Québec et qui attendent la résidence permanente est désormais ouverte aux demandes.

By Alexandra Miekus

Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+ Skilled workers from foreign countries who already have a CSQ can now apply for an open work permit while awaiting the federal government's final decision on their permanent residence.

A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications.

By Alexandra Miekus

How many immigrants will Canada welcome over the coming years? Understanding the Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024.

Canada is on track to welcome record numbers of new immigrants between 2022 and 2024.

By Edana Robitaille

Getting to know Canada’s immigration categories An overview of immigration categories to help guide your journey to Canada.

A recent announcement that as of July, Canada will resume Express Entry invitations to all candidates is welcome news for those who had their immigration plans put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Express Entry is just one way to immigrate to Canada and with an overwhelming number of pathways, it can be difficult […]

By Edana Robitaille

Minister Fraser says processing standards could return to normal by end of calendar year The Canadian Parliament's Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration questioned the immigration minister on the 2.1 million people in IRCC's backlog.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser appeared today before the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to participate in the committee’s new study on IRCC’s application backlogs and processing times.

By Shelby Thevenot