IRCC: Over half of Express Entry invitations went to PNP candidates in 2022 Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 19,160 invitations to apply (ITAs) went to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2022. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. By Julia Hornstein
Canada to introduce new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot IRCC Minister Sean Fraser has announced Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs In a press release yesterday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the start of a new “broad-based engagement” venture called “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada to make it easier for Iranians on temporary visas to extend their stay Effective March 1, 2023, the Government of Canada is offering new immigration measures to support Iranians. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC unveils the top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022 Canada landed 437,120 permanent residents (PRs) across the country in 2022. By Vimal Sivakumar
Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits. By Edana Robitaille