Canada to increase length of stay Super Visa to 5 years per entry
IRCC has just announced significant enhancements to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of...
Upcoming changes related to Express Entry and opportunities for international graduates
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser make an announcement on upcoming changes related to Express Entry and opportunities for international graduates. Saint John, New Brunswick April 22, 2022 As delivered Hello, everyone. It’s an absolute...
Canada’s Skilled Immigration Programs Re-Open in July 2022
Minister Fraser has stated that Canada is resuming Express Entry invitations to immigration candidates from all over the world in early July. This is major news since Express Entry is the main way the Canadian government manages skilled worker applications. In...
Canada announces new immigration fees for 2022
Canada is increasing fees for all permanent residence applications on April 30, 2022. In 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased permanent residence fees to account for inflation for the first time since 2002. At that time, IRCC announced...
New immigration plan to fill labour market shortages and grow Canada’s economy
Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better our communities, and they work every day to create jobs, care for our loved ones, and support...
Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications
Canada needs immigration to drive our economy, help address labour shortages, and keep our communities thriving. The Government of Canada understands that to keep attracting talent as a destination of choice, we must remain committed to improving our client service...
Express entry upcoming changes in 2022
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are still in the process of evaluating its Express Entry strategy for 2022, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. Express Entry is the main way Canada welcomes skilled and semi-skilled workers candidates who meet...
Ontario’s newest Human Capital Priorities draw invited candidates with CRS scores of 455 and up
Ontario's newest Human Capital Priorities draw invited candidates with CRS scores of 455 and up. On February 23, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination.Ontario invited candidates who had...
Canada pausing intake on Federal express entry invitations amid heavy backlog
Canada has placed a temporary pause on invitations for the skilled worker program through the Express Entry system. Even though Canada is in the course of a constant labor shortage, IRCC says the 2022 highly skilled immigration target of 110,500 new permanent...
Canada Officially Opens New Self-Regulatory Body For Immigration Consultants
The college is now the official regulator of immigration and citizenship advisors across the country. All Immigration consultants must have a valid license from the college to work with immigration affairs. Immigration Consultants celebrates the opening of the College...