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visitor visa backlog

Canada plans to clear the visitor visa backlog by February 2023

To reduce the visitor visa backlog, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning to decrease the Visitor visa applications backlog.  The government is considering decisive measures by lifting some eligibility criteria for nearly half a million applications. This necessary action will significantly shorten wait times while allowing more people... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IEC season of invitations 2023

Canada invited new candidates under the IEC season of invitations 2023

Canada invited new candidates under the IEC season of invitations 2023 over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC).  From February 11 to February 17, Canada invited 7,772 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry draw

IRCC is trying to resolve the IT glitch in the Express Entry draw

IRCC is trying to resolve the IT glitch in the Express Entry draw. Following the introduction of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed disruptions in the Express Entry system. Unfortunately, Provincial Nominee Programs candidates were also impacted by this technical glitch. IRCC... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards

Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards

Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards on February 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 1,944,500 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence permits, and citizenship approvals in all... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »