Canadian Immigration News

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says despite a backlog of over 2.4 million applications, it has already welcomed record breaking numbers of new permanent residents between January 1 to July 31, 2022.

Saskatchewan invited 668 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 18.

Canada has issued 2,250 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 17.

Manitoba invited 354 immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw held on July 28.

Canada has issued 2000 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 3.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the details of the new Open Work Permit for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders. International students whose PGWP expired from September 20, 2021, to December 31, 2022, are now eligible to extend their work permits and stay in Canada for a further 18 months.

Restrictions due to the pandemic over the past two years have caused many international students to complete their education online, making it difficult for them to obtain the necessary educational credentials they need to be eligible for some Express Entry programs.

The government of Canada reintroduced random testing for COVID-19 at international airports in Canada on July 19. Testing had been since June 11 this year.

Canada has issued 1,750 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the second all-program Express Entry draw since they resumed on July 6.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories.