Canada immigration

Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws? There is no rule in the Immigration and Refugees and Protection Act that dictates how frequently Express Entry draws must occur.

There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and returned on January 11 inviting 5,500 candidates followed by another draw of the same size […]

By Edana Robitaille

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

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws.

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws that occurred in December.

By Edana Robitaille

Refusals and appeals for Canadian immigration applications You may have recourse if your immigration application was unjustly refused.

It can be devastating to learn that your temporary or permanent residency application to Canada has been refused. Fortunately, you may have recourse.

By Daniel Levy

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Three provinces have invited candidates in most recent draws.

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nominee programs Two provinces issue invitations in most recent PNP draws.

British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws.

By Edana Robitaille

Internal IRCC audit recommends the creation of clear guidelines for Pilot Programs Audit says there are no guiding principles for the creation, monitoring or analysis of pilot programs.

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 18, 2022, recommends the implementation of clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted last March by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC.

By Edana Robitaille

Ontario and Manitoba issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs Two provinces issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination.

Ontario and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week.

By Edana Robitaille

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial nomination Four provinces have issued ITAs this week in the most recent round of PNP draws.

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week.

By Edana Robitaille