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IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications

CIC News IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the backlog of applications in inventory, across all lines of business, is now just slightly over 800,000. The numbers are current as of April 30. There are 2,006,000 million applications in inventory in total. IRCC defines…

IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

CIC News IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December…

Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach

CIC News Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency. Due in large part to geographic proximity and similarities in work cultures, U.S. residents have had success in finding job opportunities in Canada. Many immigration candidates…

Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian

CIC News Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed in parliament in June 2022 and came into effect on January 1 this year. Broadly speaking, the new regulations will prohibit the purchase of a residential property by any foreign investor who…

A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study

CIC News A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This report compiled the opinions of over 2,500 Canadian youth and over 1,000 Canadian parents (acquired through a quantitative survey), plus…

Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million

CIC News Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million New data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.2 million. In an email to CIC News, IRCC provided updated data, which is current as of December 2. The inventory across all lines of…

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people

CIC News Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people according to new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. IRCC released updated data, which is current as of September 30, on its website on October 14. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as…

How to study in Canada as an Indian student

CIC News How to study in Canada as an Indian student According to a recent study by the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada is a top choice for international students due to its reputation as a safe, stable, and tolerant country in addition to the quality of its educational institutions. This is especially true…