Canada holds all-program round of Express Entry invitations

Edana Robitaille Asheesh Moosapeta Published on August 1st, 2023 at 10:49am EDTUpdated on August 1st, 2023 at 10:53am EDT Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023.   The department issued invitations to…

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What is the right amount of immigration for Canada?

As Canada’s immigration levels continue to increase—with an estimated 1.45 million people expected between 2023 and 2025—a question can emerge for many in the country: what is the right amount of immigration for Canada?   A recent Desjardins study looks to address this…

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Canada’s new immigration minister is Marc Miller

Kareem El-Assal Published on July 26th, 2023 at 07:11am EDTUpdated on July 27th, 2023 at 10:38am EDT Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced major changes to his cabinet this morning at 10:30 AM Eastern Time.   Canada’s new immigration minister…

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IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants.   The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants to remain in…

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Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian

Temporary residents may still be able buy a house in Canada if they meet certain conditions under the new regulations. Edana Robitaille Published on January 13th, 2023 at 08:00am EST Updated on January 13th, 2023 at 09:21am EST Aa ACCESSIBILITY…

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Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2023

Today’s all-program round of invitations is the first since the November 23 Express Entry draw. Edana Robitaille Published on January 11th, 2023 at 01:00pm ESTUpdated on January 11th, 2023 at 01:14pm EST Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the…

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IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program

Nearly $6 million in funding going toward 10 projects that can help newcomer women find employment. Edana Robitaille Published on January 4th, 2023 at 11:12am EST AaACCESSIBILITY   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an…

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IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates

System problems occurring since the implementation of NOC 2021 are having an impact on Express Entry candidates. Edana Robitaille Vimal Sivakumar Published on December 14th, 2022 at 01:00pm ESTUpdated on December 14th, 2022 at 05:11pm EST AaACCESSIBILITY     179Shares…

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A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study

IRCC recently conducted a research study gathering opinions on COVID-19, international travel and the IEC program. Read a recap of the key findings below. Vimal Sivakumar Published on December 11th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY     2Shares In March…

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What is the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program?

Ontario welcomes one third of all immigrants to Canada each year. Julia Hornstein Published on November 27th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY     41Shares Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants. Through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is…

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