Canada providing charter flights to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees Three charter flights are being provided for Ukrainians to travel from Poland to three different Canadian provinces. Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients. On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students in 2021, an all-time record Canada's international student population has recovered quickly amid the pandemic. Canada saw nearly 450,000 new study permits take effect last year, a staggering figure that easily broke the previous all-time record set in 2019. By Kareem El-Assal
Hong Kong immigration to Canada is booming Hong Kong used to be the number one source of immigration to Canada. New IRCC data shows a major increase in Hong Kong residents moving to Canada for permanent residence, and to work and study. Canada is enjoying a resurgence in immigration from Hong Kong. By Kareem El-Assal
International students are getting more PGWPs and median earnings are increasing Statistics Canada examines how international student graduates engage in the Canadian labour market through the PGWP. The number of international student graduates getting a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) has increased dramatically, a new Statistics Canada study says. The PGWP allows eligible international graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years, depending on the length of their study program. By Shelby Thevenot
How to extend your temporary status in Canada Here are some options for visitors, international students, and temporary foreign workers to extend their stay in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers a number of options that allow temporary residents to stay in Canada, even when waiting on a decision for permanent residence, or temporary residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Sponsor Content What you need to know about life in Canada as an international student Here are the answers to the most pressing questions international students have about studying in Canada. Whether you’re considering coming to Canada as an international student or you’ve already been accepted and are currently planning your move, you’re likely curious about life in Canada as a student. By Scotiabank
Canadian immigration minister talks backlogs, international students and PGP in TV interview Immigration Minister Sean Fraser appeared on Prime Asia TV Canada to discuss topical issues in Canadian immigration. Canada’s minister of immigration, Sean Fraser, sat down to talk about Canadian immigration with Prime Asia TV business head, Deepinder Singh. By Shelby Thevenot
PGWP holders entering Canadian workforce on the rise A Statistics Canada study shows that international students have been a growing source of labour in the Canadian economy over the past decade. The significant increase in the number of international students arriving in Canada in recent years has resulted in increased participation in the PGWPP, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. By Alexandra Miekus
