Canadian citizens

The number of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens has plummeted since 2001

The number of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens has plummeted since 2001 as Canada reaches record-breaking levels of immigration, new data from Statistics Canada reveals that almost half of the recent immigrants are forgoing Canadian citizenship. Over the past two decades, Statistics Canada’s figures demonstrate a remarkable drop-off in permanent... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
latest all-program Express Entry draw

Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw

Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw on March 29, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued another 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #245, the cut-off score... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
future of Canada’s immigration system

The Government of Canada is conducting a new survey regarding the future of Canada’s immigration system

On March 27, 2023, The Government of Canada launched the Immigration System for the future of Canada’s immigration system. This innovative initiative seeks to understand the perspectives of various partners and stakeholders to shape a vision of how immigration can empower communities across Canada. As part of this initiative, the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario published 2022 OINP results

Ontario published 2022 OINP results

Ontario published 2022 OINP results on March 23, 2023, the Government of Ontario introduced the 2022 nomination results of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The OINP experienced unprecedented demand in 2022, leading to the biggest number of nominations in its history.  Last year, Ontario issued 9,750 nominations under the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada Extends PGWPs

Canada Extends PGWPs of International Graduates to work in Canada for longer

Canada Extends PGWPs of International Graduates to work in Canada for longer on March 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that international graduates with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP) could apply for an additional work permit for up to 18 months. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »