Canadian Immigration: A Preview of the Rest of 2021 ANALYSIS: Canadian immigration will be guided by Canada's ability to defeat COVID-19 and whether a federal election is called. Two major issues will shape the trajectory of Canadian immigration for the remainder of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada is still on pace to welcome 401,000 new immigrants in 2021 IRCC's March data shows Canada has landed over 70,000 new immigrants in the first quarter of this year. Canada landed 22,425 new permanent residents in March 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Mendicino gives speech on modernizing Canada’s immigration system Canada's Immigration Minister outlines steps IRCC is taking to improve the country's newcomer efforts. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino delivered a keynote address on May 12 called “Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System.” By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s international graduates: Don’t lose hope ANALYSIS: There remain plenty of opportunities for international graduates to become Canadian permanent residents. Many were hoping to benefit from the English-speaking International Graduates stream that Canada launched on May 6. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigration programs for international student grads in Canada Congratulations on graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Now, what are you going to do? You have a number of options to stay in Canada after you graduate. Having a Canadian credential plus domestic work experience makes you a prime candidate for several immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
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
Canada’s new immigration streams have already surprised us ANALYSIS: The early results have been pleasantly surprising. The early results of Canada’s six new permanent residence streams have been surprising for all the right reasons. By Kareem El-Assal
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
