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applications under the CUAET

IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET as of March 21

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IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET as of March 21, 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 March 19, 2023, 25,518... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
asylum seekers and refugees in 2023

Ottawa will spend $1Billion on asylum seekers and refugees in 2023

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Funding for accommodations and temporary healthcare coverage for asylum seekers and refugees in 2023 will increase significantly. It is anticipated that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will spend one billion dollars in the upcoming fiscal year, including $530 million, to provide asylum seekers with short-term accommodations.  In addition, the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
top source country of newcomers to Canada according to the new reports published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2022, around 46% of landed immigrants in Canada were from Asian countries. India remains the primary source of newcomers to Canada, accounting for over a quarter (25%) of all permanent residents in the country.  Last year, 118,095 Indians landed as permanent residents - an impressive six-fold increase compared to Canada’s second-highest source country for new immigrants - China. In 2022, there were only 31,815 Chinese landed immigrants in Canada. Top source country of newcomers to Canada  The countries listed below are the sources of new immigrants to Canada in 2022: Country Total immigrants for 2022 Percentage of immigrants India 118,095 27% China 31,815 7.2% Afghanistan 23,735 5.4% Nigeria 22,085 5.05% Philippines 22,070 5.04% France 14,145 3.2% Pakistan 11,585 2.6% Iran 11,105 2.5% United States of America 10,400 2.3% Syria 8,500 1.9% Provinces in Canada for Permanent Residents in 2022  In 2022, Ontario kept attracting the largest number of permanent residents, but this percentage decreased (-6.7%) from 2021 to 2022. In terms of landed immigrants, Ontario is followed by Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In comparison to 2021, Québec increased by 3.4%, Saskatchewan by 2.2%, and Alberta by 1.4%. However, compared to 2021, immigration to British Columbia was down 3.1%. Province Permanent Residents in 2022 % of all PRs in 2022 Ontario 184,725 42.2% Quebec 68,685 15.7% British Columbia 61,215 14% Alberta 49,460 11.3% Manitoba 21,645 4.9% Saskatchewan 21,635 4.9% Nova Scotia 12,650 2.8% New Brunswick 10,205 2.3% Newfoundland and Labrador 3,490 0.7% Prince Edward Island 2,665 0.6% Yukon 455 0.1% Northwest Territories 235 0.0% Nunavut 45 0.0% China, the Philippines, and India complete the top three countries for newly arrived international students in 2022. More than half of the international students who entered Canada last year were from India. In addition, as of December 2022, there were 319,130 Indian students studying and living in Canada. India has three times as many students as China, the second-largest source country. Nearly 100,000 Chinese students were registered in Canadian universities. The largest province, Ontario, continues to welcome more than 400,000 international students. When compared to the total number of all the other Canadian provinces, this number is even higher. Additionally, this number is twice as large as British Columbia, the 2nd province. 377,785 international students were registered in educational institutions across other Canadian provinces in 2022. Want to know more details about “India is the top source country of newcomers to Canada” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

India is the top source country of newcomers to Canada

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top source country of newcomers to Canada according to the new reports published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2022, around 46% of landed immigrants in Canada were from Asian countries. India remains the primary source of newcomers to Canada, accounting for over a quarter (25%) of all... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC invitation rounds of January 2023

IRCC invitation rounds of January 2023 invited 7500 Candidates under IEC

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IRCC invitation rounds of January 2023 invited over 7,500 candidates under the International Experience Canada over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 13 to January 20, Canada invited 7,539 young foreigners to apply for... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »