Canada holds first-ever FSWP-only Express Entry draw
Here are the results of Canada's most recent Express Entry draw on February 2, 2023.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out 3,300 invites to those applying for Canadian…
Gallup: Canada polls as second most popular destination for immigrants in 2021
For the first time since 2018, global analytics and advice firm Gallup has released data on a poll asking immigrants about their preferred migration destinations. The results of this poll,…
Canada’s Express Entry draw results from February 15, 2023
Here are the results of Canada's most recent Express Entry draw on February 15, 2023.In the latest draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 699 invites were issued…
A Multilateral Solidarity Initiative To Provide Optimum Assistance To Returning Migrants
Yaoundé - A workshop to validate the report entitled ‘Mapping of actors and programmes supporting the reintegration of returning migrants’ was held from 8 to 9 August 2024 at the…
IRCC: Immigration backlog remains at 2.1 million people
For the second straight reporting period, including January 2023, IRCC has indicated that Canada's application backlog is still around 2.1 million people across all lines of business.Current IRCC application inventories…
Canada’s Express Entry draw results from March 1, 2023
Here are the results of Canada's most recent Express Entry draw on March 1, 2023.This afternoon, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 667 invites to Canadian permanent residence applicants…
International Women’s Day 2023: Immigrant women in Canada’s workforce
In Canada, women have all the same rights and freedoms as men but continue to face challenges such as in areas like workforce representation. This is especially true of immigrant/newcomer…
IRCC holds largest all-program draw in Express Entry history
Following their last Express Entry draw (on March 1) for candidates who applied to a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held another draw today, the…
PGWP holders eligible for Open Work Permit extensions beginning April 6, 2023
Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, joined by Etobicoke-Lakeshore Member of Parliament (MP) James Maloney, announced today that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow eligible international student graduates who…
Quebec releases list of occupations eligible for simplified LMIA processing in 2023
The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to verify that the hiring of a temporary foreign worker will not have a negative impact on Canada's labour market.In…