Where are new Canadian citizens coming from? The latest IRCC data helps paint a picture of where the Canadians of tomorrow hail from. In the next three years, Canada will welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants across its immigration streams—in the hopes of settling and assimilating these newcomers to strengthen the economy, demography, and culture of the country. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Protecting against phone banking/money scams as a Canadian immigration applicant Financial security is a crucial part of Canadian immigration. Follow these tips to ensure safety against becoming victimized by a phone banking/money scam. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designates every March as Fraud Prevention Month to bring awareness to different types of fraud and scams that impact the lives of Canadian immigrants. By Vimal Sivakumar
Is this Canadian immigration website legitimate? Watch out for claims of “guaranteed success”, promises of expedited processing and these other signs when using the internet as part of your Canadian immigration journey. The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. By Vimal Sivakumar
IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs Canada is calling this initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. 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
IRCC unveils the top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022 Immigration to Canada hits a new high, marking the country’s second consecutive record-breaking year since the pandemic-related downturn in 2020. Canada landed 437,120 permanent residents (PRs) across the country in 2022. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada extends work permits for Hong Kong residents Canada is extending the Open Work Permit for Hong Kongers by an additional two years. Immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals. By Edana Robitaille
Canada set to announce the latest Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 The Canadian government is expected to announce the latest Immigration Levels Plan by November 1, 2022. Each year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an Immigration Levels Plan that acts as the guideline for how many immigrants will be allowed to come to Canada each year. It includes the breakdown of immigrants from economic class, family class and humanitarian class programs over the next three years. This year it will […] By Edana Robitaille
Will Canada welcome over 500,000 new immigrants per year? In Part 5 of CIC News' special interview series, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser shares his thoughts on Canada's future permanent residence levels. "It's not a point of pride that I have to be the minister that gets to 500,000...what's important to me is that I'm meeting the needs of communities." Minister Sean Fraser believes Canada’s immigration levels will surpass 500,000 per year “sooner rather than later”, but the minister cautioned that future increases must be done in a careful manner that supports the needs of communities across the country. By Kareem El-Assal
Hong Kong immigration to Canada is booming Hong Kong used to be the number one source of immigration to Canada. New IRCC data shows a major increase in Hong Kong residents moving to Canada for permanent residence, and to work and study. Canada is enjoying a resurgence in immigration from Hong Kong. By Kareem El-Assal
