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Immigration Minister

Immigration Minister waived application fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CUAET applications

Canada received over a million CUAET applications from Ukrainian nationals

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,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
increase engagement in Latin America

The US, Spain, and Canada will partner to increase engagement in Latin America

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
healthcare professionals

Canada is actively recruiting internationally trained nurses and other healthcare professionals

Healthcare authorities recruited healthcare professionals overseas to address a severe labor shortage last year, resulting in increased immigration from internationally-trained nurses, orderlies, and other healthcare workers.  According to the latest data, 2,595 new permanent residents came to fill healthcare openings through the Express Entry system last year, up 28.1% from... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Start-Up Visa Program

IRCC approved 50 entrepreneur applications through Start-Up Visa Program in January 2023

According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 50 immigrant entrepreneurs were granted permanent residence in Canada through the Start-Up Visa program in January 2023. This is close to the number in January 2022, which was 55.  In January, Ontario welcomed 20 immigrant entrepreneurs, British Columbia accepted... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »