Fraser responded to reports concerning international student fraudOn June 13, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, made a statement concerning the reports of international student fraud. He said international students who are not found to be involved in immigration-related fraud will not be deported. Fraser...
Ottawa announced new instructions for the Federal Economic Mobility Pathways PilotThe new Federal pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) provides displaced individuals with additional measures to facilitate their access to regional economic programs. This means that the Government of Canada supports not only...
Canadian parents will be able to pass Canadian citizenship to their children born abroadThe Citizenship Act has undergone changes approved by a committee of MPs, allowing individuals born abroad to adopt their Canadian parent's citizenship. This decision was made despite objections from Conservatives. In 2009,...
IRCC invited 4,800 candidates through the all-program Express Entry drawOn June 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #250, the...
Ottawa introduced a new temporary public policy to issue open work permits to family-class applicantsOn May 10, 2023, a new policy came into effect to make it easier for foreign nationals and their families who submitted a complete permanent resident application in Canada as a...
Manitoba invited 29 Ukrainian candidates through the MPNPOn May 25, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the 14th draw for Ukrainian candidates. The province invited 29 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in this draw. To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens,...
The high demand for sales professionals in Canada creates immigration opportunities for foreign nationalsWith the Canadian economy booming post-COVID-19, businesses are scrambling to find suitable sales candidates. This presents opportunities for foreign nationals seeking to immigrate through Express Entry. Post-pandemic remote work is becoming a...
Canadian trucking firms seek faster immigration application processingCanada's trucking industry commends Ottawa for assisting internationally trained truckers in immigrating to the country. However, they urge Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize these much-needed workers further. The current labour shortage in the trucking industry...
Immigration is expected to increase Canada's population to 40 million in June 2023According to recent statistics, Canada's population is expected to reach 40 million in June 2023. This growth is mainly attributed to the influx of immigrants into the country. Canada has been welcoming thousands...
Canada experiences an increase in the number of internationally trained nurses seeking employment opportunitiesCanada's provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada's Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an...
