Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collectionOn October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions regarding the biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants: biographic data, ten fingerprints, and a photograph. This information is taken at a service point chosen by...
Prince Edward Island invited new candidates through the PEI PNPOn October 19, 2023, Prince Edward Island held new draws under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). PEI PNP invited 102 candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. Another two invitations...
The immigration minister is positive about the progress in processing applications for permanent residenceOn October 19, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), issued a statement in response to the Auditor General's report on processing permanent residence applications. The report...
The Start-Up Visa program attracts more and more business immigrantsThe popularity of the Start-Up Visa (SUV) increased in August as 175 new permanent residents settled in Canada through the program, a 29.6% increase from July. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has planned to admit...
Eight Canadian cities becoming more and more popular among the newcomersMontreal, Quebec’s Boucherville, Edmonton, Halifax, Quebec City, Burlington, Toronto, and Vancouver are increasingly becoming popular destinations among new immigrants to Canada. These cities offer many opportunities and attractions that appeal to immigrants from all walks...
The Government of Canada started inviting candidates under the Parents and Grandparents ProgramOn October 10, 2023, the Canadian Government started inviting candidates through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). From October 10 to October 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send invitations to...
Manitoba conducted a new MPNP draw and invited over 500 candidatesOn October 5, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #197, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM)...
The Government of Canada extended temporary measures to support applicants from Türkiye and SyriaOn September 29, 2023, the Canadian Government announced an extension of measures to provide support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who were affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and...
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...
IRCC invited 500 Francophone candidates under the Express Entry drawOn September 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #266, IRCC issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off...