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....
OINP Masters Graduate stream: 772 New Invitations
The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) granted 772 invitations to apply (ITAs) to prospective applicants within the Expression of Interest system pool for the Masters Graduate stream on August 30, 2023. Individuals who were invited possessed a minimum score of...
230 New Invitations: British Columbia PNP
On August 22, 2023, the Government of British Columbia conducted new selection rounds under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Skilled Immigration applicants who met the criteria were invited to apply. The regular draw led to 169 candidates receiving...
Tax-free Account to Help Canadians Own a Roof
On August 11, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), unveiled a tax-exempt initiative called the First Home Savings Account, intended to aid inaugural home purchasers in Canada. This program enables Canadians to deposit a...
Express Entry Draw #261: Trade Occupations
On August 3, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest selection of candidates for Express Entry. In this particular round (Express Entry Draw #261), IRCC invited 1500 applicants under a category that prioritizes skilled professionals in...
Express Entry: Trade Occupations Draws
On August 1, 2023, Marc Miller, the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), unveiled the introduction of occupation-specific Express Entry draws targeting professionals employed in skilled trades occupations. Commencing this week, the Express Entry system will prioritize...
Canada Holds All-program Express Entry Draw
IRCC Issues 2000 ITAs Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to prospective candidates through the Express Entry system on August 01, 2023. There were candidates from all immigration programs in this particular draw. The...
BCPNP Draw: 175 New Invitations
The Government of British Columbia issued fresh invitations through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) for qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the regular draw, the province extended invitations to 175 candidates, and the minimum required score for these candidates...
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...
OINP New Draw: French-Speaking Skilled Worker
On July 25, 2023, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) conducted its fifth invitation round for the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream in Ontario. In this particular round, the OINP issued 95 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Francophone...
