Fraser announces new measures to modernize Canada’s immigration system

Exemptions from medical exams, online immigration applications, and more application status trackers are on the horizon for Canadian newcomers. Shelby Thevenot Published on September 1st, 2022 at 04:46pm EDTUpdated on September 6th, 2022 at 07:49am EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     1.7kShares…

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Saskatchewan holds largest draw of 2022 and Ontario invites 680 Masters Graduate Stream candidates in this week’s PNP results

British Columbia and Manitoba issue over 200 ITAs each. Edana Robitaille Published on September 3rd, 2022 at 08:00am EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     1.1kShares Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week.   Most…

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Canada continues to increase ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw

IRCC invites candidates in fifth all-program draw since July Edana Robitaille Published on August 31st, 2022 at 02:29pm EDTUpdated on August 31st, 2022 at 02:47pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     7kShares Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its fifth all-program Express…

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Express Entry: Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates

ITAs issued to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 533. Edana Robitaille Published on August 3rd, 2022 at 02:41pm EDTUpdated on August 3rd, 2022 at 04:05pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     4.9kShares Canada has invited 2,000 candidates to apply for…

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IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

The new language test is anticipated for early to mid-2023. Shelby Thevenot Kareem El-Assal Published on August 2nd, 2022 at 05:30pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     46Shares IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants….

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BREAKING: PGWP holders can apply for a new open work permit

Certain expired PGWP holders will now be able to apply for a new open work permit. Shelby Thevenot Published on August 2nd, 2022 at 11:32am EDTUpdated on August 2nd, 2022 at 12:51pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     545Shares Canada has released instructions for…

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Why Canada is yet to introduce an open work permit for expired PGWP holders

Canada announced in April that PGWP holders would get an extension. Now in July, these international student graduates still have no way to apply and are losing their legal status. Shelby Thevenot Published on July 29th, 2022 at 12:11pm EDTUpdated…

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Canadian immigration ministers agree on multi-year PNP levels plan

Immigration ministers from across Canada met in New Brunswick to identify how to best achieve the country’s immigration goals. Kareem El-Assal Published on July 28th, 2022 at 05:12pm EDTUpdated on July 28th, 2022 at 05:24pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     182Shares…

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Canada temporarily making distance learning eligible for Express Entry points

IRCC is recommending Express Entry candidates update their profiles by August 2 to benefit from a new measure to count online, out of Canada, and part-time studies for points. Shelby Thevenot Published on July 28th, 2022 at 12:34pm EDT AaACCESSIBILITY…

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Four provinces calling on Canadian government for greater say over immigration

Citing labour shortages across the country, the immigration ministers of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba want to select more immigrants. Shelby Thevenot Published on July 28th, 2022 at 08:00am EDT AaACCESSIBILITY     262Shares Provincial immigration ministers from Ontario, Alberta,…

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