September 2023

IRCC held the first category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupationsOn September 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in Agriculture and agri-food occupations. In...

Ottawa expands the use of automation technologies to process work permit applicationsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the use of automation technologies to process work permit extensions and post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) more efficiently. These automated tools will help process applications faster for...

IRCC announced the first-ever category-based selection for skilled newcomers working in transport occupationsOn September 18, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced the first category-based draw in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations....