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IRCC invited the first IEC candidates of 2024
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada...
Jan 15, 2024
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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications
On January 12, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment...
Jan 15, 2024
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SINP updated the Application Processing Times
On January 12, 2024, Saskatchewan updated the processing time of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)....
Jan 15, 2024
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Canada accepts applications for the second phase of the Recognized Employer Pilot
As of January 2024, more Canadian employers can apply for the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)'s Recognized...
Jan 15, 2024
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Manitoba held the first MPNP draw of 2024
On January 11, 2024, Manitoba held the latest invitation round #207 in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled...
Jan 12, 2024
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SINP invited 13 candidates under the Entrepreneur Program
On January 11, 2024, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the first invitation round in the Entrepreneur Program...
Jan 12, 2024
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OINP issued over 2,500 invitations under the Skilled Trades Stream
On January 11, 2024, Ontario invited 2,552 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)....
Jan 12, 2024
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IRCC extended the public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the GTA
On January 11, 2024, the Government of Canada extended the temporary policy for out-of-status migrants to help employers and address...
Jan 12, 2024
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Canadians support temporary foreign workers filling job vacancies
Many Canadians back employers hiring temporary foreign workers for unfilled positions despite rising opposition to increased immigration....
Jan 11, 2024
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Migrant farm workers sue the Federal Government over inaccessible EI contributions
Migrant agricultural workers in Canada contribute to employment insurance (EI) but cannot access it after their contracts end and they...
Jan 11, 2024
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The new financial requirement for study permit applicants is in effect
Starting from January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants has increased to CAN$20,635, excluding tuition...
Jan 11, 2024
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IRCC held the first Express Entry draw of 2024
On January 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw of 2024 and issued 1,510...
Jan 11, 2024
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Canada's immigration continues steadily towards a record-breaking 2023
In November, Canadian immigration fell by 12.4% but was still set to end the year with a record number of new permanent residents,...
Jan 10, 2024
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How do Canadians feel about the immigration levels?
In 2023, Canada's population reached 40 million, with a 2.7% growth due to immigration. Historically, Canadians have held positive views...
Jan 10, 2024
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Ottawa opened a temporary residency program for extended Palestinian families in Gaza
On January 9, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, opened the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members of...
Jan 10, 2024
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OINP held two draws under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On January 9, 2024, the Government of Ontario held two draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the...
Jan 10, 2024
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The IEC's first round of invitations began on January 8
International Experience Canada (IEC) 2024 opened on December 11, 2023, allowing youth from eligible countries to submit profiles. The...
Jan 9, 2024
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Employment rates are highest among landed immigrants from Africa and Asia
According to a Statistics Canada study, African and Asian immigrants had higher employment rates than other regions. For immigrants over...
Jan 9, 2024
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PNP candidates in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia achieve higher earnings
A Statistics Canada report reveals that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) newcomers earn more in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia,...
Jan 9, 2024
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New Brunswick announced new amendments to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
Effective from January 1, 2024, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program implemented a few changes to the New Brunswick Skilled...
Jan 9, 2024
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