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IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers

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IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers. Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers. This will help address labour shortages... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Canada to welcome more out-of-status construction workers in the GTA

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Canada to welcome more out-of-status construction workers in the GTA on January 20, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would create pathways for out-of-status migrants, to help Canadian employers to deal with critical labor shortages in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In 2019,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed - more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new permanent residents arrived in Canada through the PGP last year or 11,740 more than in 2021, a 131.6% rise. The PGP, which relies upon Canadian relatives sponsoring the parents and grandparents of immigrants, has been gradually rebuilding its numbers following the massive reduction in immigration due to public health protocols and travel restrictions. The number of new arrivals under the PGP similarly dropped as overall immigration did, from 341,175 new permanent residents in 2019, the full year before the pandemic, to only 184,595 newcomers in 2020. In comparison to 2019, when the PGP welcomed 22,010 new permanent residents, the program only saw 10,455, or a 52.5% decrease, in the first year of the pandemic. The following year, with a then-record-breaking 406,040 new permanent residents, overall immigration roared back to life. However, despite that year's significant increase in immigration, the number of new arrivals under the PGP only increased by a modest 12.3% to 11,740 new permanent residents in 2021. The number of immigrants entering Canada through the PGP at this time is approximately two times higher than it was in 2015, when 15,490 parents and grandparents may be sponsored to immigrate. There's little chance that the PGP numbers will be even higher this year given Ottawa's significantly higher immigration targets for the upcoming years. Canada plans to welcome 1.45 million immigrants within three years  Ottawa's immigration levels plan for the years 2023–2025 sets a target of 465,000 new permanent residents for 2023. 2024 will see 485,000 new permanent residents enter, following 500,000 more in 2025. Overall, 1.45 million immigrants will arrive in Canada during the next three years. The PGP requires applicants to pay $1,050 to sponsor a parent or grandparent, and the process can take up to 39 months. The sponsors must provide biometrics after submitting their applications. The time it took to submit these biometrics is included in the processing time. After submitting an interest in sponsoring these relatives, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) and will then need to send two applications to the PGP: the sponsorship application, and; the permanent residence application If those applications are accepted, the sponsor enters into an agreement that begins the day the sponsor becomes a Canadian permanent resident. Eligibility requirements to sponsor the parents and grandparents  you can sponsor your own parents and relatives If: You are invited to apply. You are at least 18 years old. You're a Canadian Permanent resident. You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has a Canadian Indian Act registered. You have sufficient money to support the people you want to support. You meet all additional requirements specified in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its regulations. Want to know more details about “Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022” 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

Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022

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Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed – more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Alberta invited new candidates under the AAIP

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Alberta invited new candidates under the AAIP on March 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new update regarding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). As of March 14, 2023, there were around 1,490 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 450 Expressions of Interest in the Alberta Express... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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MPNP announced expression of interest system notices

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MPNP announced expression of interest system notices: On December 2, 2022, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published Expression of Interest system notices. Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a quota of nominations to the MPNP.  The MPNP uses these nominations to issue Letters of Advice to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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IRCC proposed new Express Entry categories

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IRCC proposed new Express Entry categories On January 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted public consultations with stakeholders to adjust the Express Entry application management system in response to Canada’s economic needs and labor shortages.    To accomplish this goal, the department has crafted Express Entry categories... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is expanded to welcome more skilled refugees

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Sean Fraser, Minister of IRCC, revealed a new investment to help broaden Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) for skilled refugees On December 13, 2022. For the upcoming years, this move aims to link employers and local communities across the country to increase the pilot project’s reach and invite 2,000... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC INVITED 1,047 CANDIDATES IN THE NEW PNP-TARGETED EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

IRCC INVITED 1,047 CANDIDATES IN THE NEW PNP-TARGETED EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

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On March 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,047 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #217, the cut-off score was 761 points, 51 points more compared to the previous PNP draw. Basically, Canada invited... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »