Canada

IRCC launches application tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates Express Entry and PNP candidates will now be able to monitor their applications and stay informed of any necessary updates to their profiles.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers to four new categories. These status trackers will allow clients to monitor their application and stay informed on any updates regarding actions that may be required to keep their file moving.

By Edana Robitaille

Why birth rates are low in Canada and much of the Western world Canada and many countries in the Western world are having fewer children over time. We explore why this is the case and what has resulted from this declining global fertility.

Birth rates are low in much of the western world.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach U.S. residents can benefit from a path to PR in Canada that is easier to obtain than foreign nationals from many other countries. Explore the work-based approach to Canadian permanent residency below.

U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What are biometrics and why do I need to submit them? IRCC collects the fingerprints and photographs (biometrics) of many Canadian immigration applicants. Find out why this is a crucial component to immigration in this country.

Biometrics are the unique physical characteristics of a person that can be used to identify them.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Heightened proficiency in English and French among recent immigrants indicates greater potential for success in Canada Linguistic integration is a vital indicator of immigrant success in Canada. The good news is that most recent Canadian immigrants are in a good position to succeed because of their ability to speak English or French.

According to the 2021 Canadian census, which was released in Q4 2022, more than 9 in 10 people who immigrated to Canada between 2016 and 2021 reported being able to conduct a conversation in English or French.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Working in Canada as a business visitor Learn how a foreign national coming to Canada to conduct international business activities is considered a business visitor, presuming that they will not enter the Canadian labour market.

Business visitors to Canada are afforded some special work privileges that are not given to all international persons coming to this country for work. One of those privileges is an exemption from requiring a Canadian work permit.

By Vimal Sivakumar

The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage Lunar New Year is an annual holiday that marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar for people of Chinese heritage.

Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Age of most recent immigrants signals hopeful future for Canada’s workforce Most of Canada’s recent immigrants are between the ages of 25 and 54. Read more to find out why this could have a significant benefit on the national workforce across Canada.

According to Statistics Canada, “the working-age population [in Canada] — persons aged 15 to 64 — has never been older”.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Avoiding Canadian immigration scams and fraud New and prospective Canadian immigrants are unfortunately very vulnerable to all kinds of scams/fraud. Here are three things to remember that will help existing and prospective Canadian immigrants avoid the consequences of an immigration scam/immigration fraud.

Between November 14 to December 8, 2022, a span of just 24 days, CBC reported on three different alleged Canadian immigration scams.

By Vimal Sivakumar