immigration refugees and citizenship canada

The IEC 2023 pool is now open Following an increase in capacity, the International Experience Canada program is open for applications.

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

The top immigration developments of 2022 A rundown of the most impactful changes to Canadian immigration in 2022—and what it can tell us about 2023.

Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

2022: Express Entry year in review Fewer draws and an updated NOC set the stage for a higher number of Express Entry ITAs in 2023.

The past year has been a unique one for Canada’s Express Entry application management system. The resumption of all-program draws, after an 18-month pause that began in December 2020, has allowed Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to work towards,  pre-pandemic targets of Express Entry invitations.

By Edana Robitaille

Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Scores in 2022 This year saw the resumption of Express Entry draws for the first time since 2020—what determines the CRS cut-offs, and can past scores tell us about the future?

This July marked the return of the Express Entry system for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, as Canada invited skilled immigrants from overseas for the first time since 2020.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

The details of obtaining a Spousal Open Work Permit A breakdown of the process and eligibility behind getting a Spousal Open Work Permit through the Inland Spousal/Common-law Sponsorship Program.

As part of the wider family class sponsorship programs, foreign nationals who have applied for permanent residence (PR) through the Spousal/Common-law Sponsorship Program, are now eligible to receive a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), while they wait for a decision from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Tens of thousands of IRCC applications assigned to inactive immigration officers Some officers had not logged into the system since 2006.

Nearly 60,000 applications have been put in processing limbo due to mismanagement, according to a recent Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Spouses of some Work Permit holders are now eligible to apply for Open Work Permits In a landmark announcement, Sean Fraser has announced that Canada will seek to keep families of some Work Permit holders together.

Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses and working-age children of some current Work Permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Weighing the costs and benefits of applying for Express Entry An overview of the different costs of responding to an Invitation to Apply.

Immigration to Canada is often a huge decision, that brings with it better-quality education, healthcare, earnings, and all-around living standards.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

How does IRCC view my country? IRCC’s recent release of its objectives in Asia and the Americas helps illuminate Canada’s strategy towards countries in the region, especially in terms of immigration.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released their strategic plan for Asia and the Americas. IRCC has collaboration aims for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better immigration to Canada, increase collaboration with governments in these regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for refugees and asylum seekers), and promote Canada’s immigration pathways […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta