On May 4, 2023, the Immigration Minister waived application fees for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members – including Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  After arriving in Canada, Sudanese nationals can apply for an open work or study permit and permanent residence under the family class...

Canada received over a million CUAET applications from Ukrainian nationals on May 3, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and April 23, 2023,...

On May 3, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) under the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories. In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 739 ITAs.  Another 293 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...

The United States, Spain, and Canada plan to work together to increase engagement in Latin America. The partnership aims to promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration while creating economic and social opportunities.  The three countries will expand regular labor migration opportunities, strengthen national governments' ability to recruit, vet, and...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have recently updated the Proof of Funds Requirements for Express Entry candidates. This change took effect on April 25, 2023. The minimum amount of needed funds is updated yearly and is based on 50% of the low-income cut-off totals.  Ensuring that the settlement fund...

The PGP saw a 4.3% increase in new permanent residents in February, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  A total of 1,805 new permanent residents were welcomed in February, up from 1,730 in January. This growth in popularity for the PGP in February follows...

On May 2, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the BC PNP draws May 2023 and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 133 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points.  The province issued...

Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, which promotes entrepreneurship and job creation through immigration, had a strong start this year and in February 2023Canada approved 40 more start-ups.  According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 100 immigrant entrepreneurs have settled in Canada through the Start-Up Visa (SUV)...

According to the study "Accumulation of Human Capital in Canada, 1970 to 2020: An Analysis by Gender and the Role of Immigration," immigrant women and men have increased their human capital growth over time.  After 1995, immigrants accounted for about 40% of Canada's overall human capital growth. The study found...

Canada's federal minimum wage in early April increased from $15.55 to $16.65. In addition to this federal-level increase, minimum wage rates will also increase on a regional level in more than half of Canada's provinces. These anticipated minimum wage increases will take effect on October 1, 2023, and will be...