CIC News CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
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…
CIC News Moving to Canada? Everything you need to know about Canada’s health care system Canada is an exciting country known for its multicultural society, breath-taking landscapes, and publicly-funded health care. That said, moving to Canada can come with its fair share of challenges, such as navigating the country’s health care system, which can be…
CIC News IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023.…
CIC News Canada announces new investments in settlement services for immigrants On May 11th 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced over $65 million in funding extensions to service provider organizations across Canada. The settlement services include pre-arrival services, services for racialized newcomer women, and language training for newcomers in Francophone minority communities. Discover…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite PNP candidates Five Canadian provinces have nominated candidates to apply for nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. The PNP allows all Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel are best suited to…
CIC News Best places for newcomers to visit in Canada this spring Spring is when many newcomers begin to arrive in Canada. The days are becoming longer and warmer so we can finally say goodbye to the cold Canadian winters. There are many amazing places in Canada to visit this spring where you can take…
CIC News Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration Four Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration in the latest round of published draw results. These draws are in addition to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) only Express Entry draw that occurred on May 10. In…
CIC News International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses Each year on May 12, Canada celebrates International Nurses Day, which commemorates the work that nurses do to ensure Canadians receive the best quality healthcare possible. As Canada continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the population continues to…
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…