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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How a spousal open work permit can allow you to work in Canada
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed. Find out how below. Vimal Sivakumar Published on November 24th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY 4Shares Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of…
Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw
CRS score continues to drop in eleventh all-program draw since July 6. Edana Robitaille Published on November 23rd, 2022 at 01:22pm ESTUpdated on November 23rd, 2022 at 02:03pm EST AaACCESSIBILITY 133Shares On November 23, Canada held its most…
British Columbia PNP changes points allocations for applicants
The BCPNP has modified its points system to reflect NOC changes and importance of human capital factors. Asheesh Moosapeta Published on November 18th, 2022 at 09:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY 6Shares On November 16th 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) changed…