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 is on track to pass a bill that would 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
How to Immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Trades Program The Federal Skilled Trades Program was introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada. The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an economic immigration pathway under the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
How to get permanent residence with the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian Experience Class was introduced in 2008 as a pathway for newcomers with work experience in Canada to gain permanent residency. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a popular option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who want to become permanent residents of Canada. It is one of three economic class immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
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
How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class A step-by-step guide to permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class. Since 2008, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) has offered an immigration pathway for candidates who have worked in Canada and want to transition to permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons IRCC's temporary residence inventory increased with the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business. By Shelby Thevenot
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Immigration Canada’s backlog grows to 1.84 million As of mid-March, IRCC reports a backlog of 1,844,424 persons across all lines of business. IRCC reports there are 1.84 million people waiting on decisions in its inventory as of mid-March. By Kareem El-Assal