How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021 An overview of how Canada managed to achieve the highest immigration level in its history amid a challenging pandemic environment. 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 IRCC achieved the goal by focusing on transitioning temporary residents living in Canada during the pandemic to permanent resident status. 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 The pilot aims to facilitate permanent residency for international students who have graduated from one of 19 eligible programs of study. 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 High levels of COVID-19 abroad make it difficult for Canada to open its borders to even more travellers. 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 The May 15 Express Entry draw has the lowest CRS requirement for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates since January 2019. 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 Today's program-specific draw is the eighth since the start of the coronavirus crisis 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
How to obtain citizenship if your parent is a Canadian Submitting a “Proof of Citizenship” application if you have a Canadian parent can enable you to become a Canadian citizen, although the process is not a formality. In the unsettling times in which we find ourselves since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, facilitated routes through which Canadian citizenship may be obtained cannot be ignored. By Stephen Sherman
Canada to welcome over one million new immigrants between 2020-2022 Marco Mendicino outlines vision for Canada’s immigration system in first major speech since his November 2019 appointment as minister Marco Mendicino laid out his vision for Canada’s immigration system today in Toronto. By Kareem El-Assal
642,000 international students: Canada now ranks 3rd globally in foreign student attraction Canada’s international student population has tripled over the past decade to 642,000 in 2019. Canada has moved into third place globally behind the United States of America and Australia. Canada is now the world’s third-leading destination of international students, with a staggering 642,000 foreign students. By Kareem El-Assal
