Exploring the state of immigration detention in Canada Through the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has the authority to hold foreign nationals (even if they have not committed a crime) in custody until a decision is made on the appropriate next steps. By Vimal Sivakumar
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
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
How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021 Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada breaks all-time immigration record by landing 401,000 immigrants in 2021 Canada has landed over 400,000 new permanent residents in 2021 for just the second time since it was founded as a country in 1867. By Kareem El-Assal
New Brunswick launches new immigration pilot for international graduates New Brunswick has unveiled a new immigration pilot project for international students who graduate from four private career colleges in the province. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada adds one more month of travel restrictions Canada is extending the travel restrictions it first put in place for most foreign travellers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: CRS drops again in 2nd draw in 24 hours Canada’s Express Entry draws are seeing a downward trend in score requirements for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-specific draws, as the May 15 draw had the lowest points cut off for this cohort since January 2019. By Alexandra Miekus
CRS score drops again in latest Express Entry draw The Government of Canada has issued 3,311 Invitations to Apply to Express Entry candidates through a program-specific draw held May 1. By Alexandra Miekus
