Canada removing barriers to permanent residence for physicians IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs. As Canada continues to experience a nation-wide shortage of qualified physicians, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes that will exempt physicians already in Canada as temporary residents from some of the current requirements involved in obtaining permanent resident status through Express Entry programs. By Edana Robitaille
How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia Canada has pathways to permanent residents for Georgians. If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
The cost of creating an Express Entry profile Certain investments are required for those looking to prove their eligibility and submit an application to the Express Entry system. Canada’s Express Entry is an electronic system used to manage applications of skilled workers pursuing permanent residence (PR) in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Unemployment rate among immigrants is the lowest of any August on record “As more Canadians reach retirement age and exit the labour force, immigration becomes particularly important in supporting labour force growth.” — Labour Force Survey, August 2022. Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the month of August 2022. By Asheesh Moosapeta
How to immigrate to Canada from Qatar Whether you're a Qatar citizen or an expat in the country, Canada has immigration options for you. If you’re thinking Canada might be your next destination but you don’t know where to begin, here’s a summary of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration has greatly increased number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language A new Statistics Canada studies shows the number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language grew faster than the Canadian population in 2021. Immigration to Canada has driven up the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English and French at home, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. By Julia Hornstein
Immigration minister discusses new PR pathway for temporary residents In Part 6 of CIC News' special interview series, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser talks about a new immigration program that will offer permanent residency pathways for temporary residents. Details are still scant on the new immigration pathway for temporary residents, however, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser updated CIC News on the current policy considerations. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser discusses Express Entry reforms Part 2 of CIC News's exclusive interview with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on the changes to the Express Entry system currently being discussed in the Senate. The Canadian government has passed a bill that will allow the immigration minister to invite Express Entry candidates based on an economic goal. By Shelby Thevenot
New Canadian immigration program in the works Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way. Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students. By Shelby Thevenot
