Review of 2023 Mid-year Canadian Immigration Updates
In the first half of 2023, Canada has witnessed several significant changes and updates in its immigration policies. These developments have far-reaching implications for individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada, temporary residents, and even those currently residing in the country....
New Policies for International Students
Due to a substantial increase in housing and living expenses faced by international students, the federal government is currently examining immigration policies concerning these students. This decision follows Minister Marc Miller’s willingness to reassess the enrollment of international students, particularly...
Agri-Food Pilot for Permanent Residency
The Canadian government introduced two modifications to the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) with the aim of creating additional chances for workers and their families to seek permanent residency. Firstly, family members of all AFP participants are now eligible to request open...
Marc Miller: Canada will not decrease immigration levels
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, has indicated that the nation will maintain its annual immigration targets of approximately 500,000 permanent residents. This decision is in response to the dwindling number of individuals of working age in comparison to the...
Fraudulent Calls for OINP Applicants
On July 28, 2023, the Ontario Government made an announcement regarding fraudulent activities reported by certain applicants. These fraudulent calls involved individuals posing as representatives of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and using the phone number 416-327-0374. The imposters...
IRCC Update on Immigration Inventories and Backlogs
On July 25, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data regarding immigration inventories and backlogs. The latest update indicates a total of 2,264,000 applications encompassing permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals within all IRCC inventories. According...
New Immigration Minister: Marc Miller
On July 26, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau implemented significant changes to his cabinet. Marc Miller, a Member of Parliament from Quebec and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, has taken on the role of Canada’s Immigration Minister. Meanwhile, Sean...
BCPNP Skills Immigration Application Fee Increase
On July 20, 2023, the Government of British Columbia made an announcement regarding an increment in the BCPNP Skills Immigration application fee. The fee for Skills Immigration applications will be raised by $325, with the primary aim of enhancing the...
Canada Needs More Immigrants for Economic Growth
As Canada confronts the challenge of an aging population, a recent report proposes that the nation must augment its immigration intake to achieve demographic balance. The report indicates that to maintain the current old-age dependency ratio as of 2022, the...
Ukrainians Have No More Access to CUAET Visa
As of July 16, 2023, Ukrainian citizens are no longer eligible to apply for the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa. Instead, they have the option to apply for a regular temporary resident visa to travel to Canada. After...
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