Canada Provides More Support for Asylum Seekers
Confronting a rise in asylum claims and mounting pressure on shelters, Canada has unveiled a $7 million initiative to establish a new reception center in the Peel Region. In collaboration with community organizations, this facility aims to provide services and...
H-1B Visa Holders Look for Employment in Canada
Numerous skilled individuals holding H-1B visas in the United States are turning to employment opportunities in Canada, driven by layoffs in the tech sector and stringent immigration regulations. The policies implemented during the tenure of former President Trump have heightened...
CFP for Settlement Service Providers
On the 14th of November, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, initiated a call for proposals for settlement and resettlement service providers throughout Canada, excluding Quebec. The funding, spanning five years, aims to bolster services for newcomers, with a...
Amendment to International Student Program
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, unveiled initiatives to enhance the International Student Program. Starting from December 1, 2023, educational institutions will be required to validate each applicant’s acceptance directly with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This measure aims to...
A New PR Pathway for Immigrants from the Americas
Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), unveiled a fresh initiative aimed at granting humanitarian permanent residence to individuals hailing from the Americas. Canada is set to embrace a total of 15,000 migrants while also establishing conventional...
Spousal Sponsorship: How Canada checks if a relationship is real
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) considers family reunification a key aspect of Canadian immigration. When sponsoring a spouse or partner (Spousal Sponsorship), IRCC assesses the genuineness of the relationship to prevent misuse, as some may fake relationships for immigration...
No Upfront Medical Exam Required for Express Entry
The Government of Canada made alterations to the medical exam requirement for Express Entry applicants on September 29, 2023. Starting from October 1, 2023, applicants are no longer obligated to undergo upfront medical exam when submitting their applications. Instead, they...
Canada to Issue ITAs for Agriculture Workers via Express Entry
On September 27, 2023, Canada unveiled its initial set of invitations for positions in agriculture and agri-food industries under the Express Entry system’s category-based selection. This initiative is geared toward individuals with experience in agriculture and agri-food sectors, encompassing roles...
Express Entry: First-ever Draw for Transport Occupations
On September 20, 2023, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first invitation round within the Express Entry system, targeting newcomers with professional experience in transport-related occupations. In this specific draw, which was labeled as Express Entry draw...
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...
