CIC News IRCC releases details on new temporary PR pathway for Columbians, Haitians and Venezuelans Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released important details for the department’s new temporary humanitarian permanent residence (PR) pathway dedicated to foreign nationals from Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela. First announced on October 10 last year, IRCC determined that it…
CIC News Does IRCC look at my social media? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) do check the information in a candidate’s application and compare it with the candidate’s social media and public profiles. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If there are discrepancies between the…
CIC News Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it would accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or…
CIC News Who are the stakeholders IRCC consults when planning immigration levels? CIC News recently obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing that IRCC doubled the number of stakeholders it consults for the creation of the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. The ATIP shows that between July 10…
CIC News Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; will launch stream for tourism and hospitality As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory…
CIC News British Columbia, Alberta and PEI issue provincial nominations this week British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in several in-demand occupations, through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Alberta PNP—formally the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) are…
CIC News How do I replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Canadian immigration document? Replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed immigration document requires Canadian newcomers to submit an application for a Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a specific process for replacing immigration documents that…
CIC News First Canadian Winter? A newcomer’s guide to staying mentally healthy Winter in Canada can be tough. Temperatures can drop below zero and the sun sets early, making days cold and short. The shorter days and colder weather can greatly affect moods and overall well-being. Sometimes referred to as the “winter blues”, people can…
CIC News Canada extends foreign home buyer ban until 2027 The Canadian government has extended the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act until January 1st, 2027. The policy, which was initially instituted to increase the number of housing units available to Canadians for purchase, will now be in place for an…
CIC News Four provinces issue invitations in latest provincial immigration results Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Manitoba have issued nominations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week, while Quebec has also issued invitations through its provincial immigration program. Across Canada, 11 of the country’s 13 provincial and territorial governments – excluding Quebec and…