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invitations for Parents and Grandparents

IRCC has started issuing invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence
Starting May 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is rolling out invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year’s initiative aims to approve 20,500 applications for permanent residence, providing a significant opportunity for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones. Who is eligible... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
In-Canada Immigration Draws

Immigration minister announces plans for additional In-Canada Immigration Draws

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence
On March 21, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase “In-Canada Immigration Draws” for temporary residents in Canada seeking permanent residency. These draws refer to selection rounds, such as Express Entry programs, where candidates are selected based on criteria like their Comprehensive Ranking System scores, professional experience, or... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program sees surge with nearly 500 new permanent residents in January 2024

Author: | | Categories: Entrepreneur, Permanent Residence
In January 2024, nearly 500 immigrant entrepreneurs gained permanent residency through Canada’s Start-Up Visa program, marking a 58.1% increase over the previous month. Last year, the SUV welcomed a record-breaking 1,460 new permanent residents. The program’s popularity continues to surge, with January’s immigration levels up 880% compared to 2023. Ontario... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada PR pathway

Application guidelines for the Canada PR pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence
As of March 1, 2024, IRCC has updated guidelines for application processing under the Canada PR pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals. This public policy aims to provide a regular immigration pathway as an alternative to irregular migration.  It will assist specific Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals with family... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
family-oriented humanitarian pathway

IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence
On February 23, 2024, IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals living in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023. This pathway aims to facilitate their permanent reunion with family in Canada and will start accepting applications on February 27, 2024.  The new... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
spousal immigration

Canada welcomed 75,185 new permanent residents in spousal immigration

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Spouse or Common-Law Partner
According to the latest statistics from IRCC data revealed a significant surge in spousal immigration to Canada in 2023, with a 17.2% increase compared to the previous year. In 2023, Canada experienced a remarkable surge in immigrants entering the country through the spousal sponsorship program, according to data released by... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Immigrant retention rates

Immigrant retention rates across Canadian provinces

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, PNP
Statistics Canada’s 2022 Longitudinal Immigration Database reveals trends in immigrant retention rates across Canada. Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) saw rising retention rates, while the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced declines.  Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta displayed the highest five-year... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
permanent residents

Canada set a new record by welcoming 471,550 permanent residents in 2023

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence
In 2023, Canada set a new immigration record, welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents. This number exceeded the target of 465,000 set out in Ottawa’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. The Immigration Levels Plan, a strategic roadmap designed to guide Canada’s immigration policies, outlines ambitious goals for the coming years. With... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Application processing time

ESDC updated the average LMIA Application processing times

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Work in Canada
On January 12, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the application processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased for all streams except the Agricultural stream and the Seasonal... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »