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Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months.

Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada wants to change Express Entry: A look at the pros and cons ANALYSIS: The Canadian government is set to make a major change to Express Entry that would allow IRCC to invite anyone it wants. Here's a look at the pros and cons.

The Canadian government is set to make the biggest reform to Express Entry since it introduced the application management system in January 2015.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s PNP immigration results for May 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 1,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in May.

By Alexandra Miekus

New Express Entry draw sizes to be similar to pre-pandemic Express Entry draw sizes will resemble those from before the pandemic when all-program draws resume in July, according to IRCC memo.

When all-program Express Entry draws resume in July, the number of invitations could resemble pre-pandemic figures, according to an internal briefing memo obtained by CIC News through an access to information request.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker Program Since its launch in 1967, the FSWP has been a leading immigration pathway for skilled workers.

Potential immigrants to Canada have over 100 different economic class immigration programs that they can use to get status as a permanent resident. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was established in 1967 and has proven to be one of the most popular options for skilled workers looking to call Canada their home.

By Edana Robitaille

How does Canada’s Express Entry system work? Understanding how Express Entry works is the first step to a successful application for permanent residency.

Anyone trying to become a permanent resident of Canada will no doubt run into the term “Express Entry” more than once. It is easy to assume that Express Entry is its own immigration program but, surprisingly, this is not correct. Understanding what Express Entry is, and how it works, is a vital step before submitting […]

By Edana Robitaille

Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Canada's immigration department has confirmed most new Express Entry applications will be processed in 6 months.

Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months.

By Gabriel Dumitrascu

IRCC’s application backlog grows beyond 2.1 million people Immigration Canada's backlog of PR, TR, and citizenship applications grew by nearly 99,000 people in 18 days.

Canada’s immigration backlog has grown beyond 2.1 million across all lines of business as of April 29, according to the latest Canadian government data obtained via email by CIC News.

By Kareem El-Assal

Express Entry: What you need to know ahead of July 2022 Find out why you should enter the Express Entry pool before all-program draws resume this summer.

Express Entry draws for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates are set to resume in early July 2022.    

By Alexandra Miekus