CIC News Discover your options for immigration to Canada from India There are many ways to immigrate to Canada from India. As Canada continues to recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, immigration is expected to become more important than ever. The federal government’s most recent immigration levels plan targets the arrival of…
CIC News British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan issue ITAs under PNPs This past week British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. All Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial…
CIC News IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosen around the globe and students are returning…
CIC News How to immigrate to Canada from Kenya Immigrating to Canada is an exciting and lifechanging experience. Canada is a country with a high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability. It is also a country that is constantly looking to welcome global talent as it is currently facing a…
CIC News IRCC’s Anti Racism Strategy for 2021-2024 In 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began looking deeper into the departments’ internal environment through an anti-racism lens. An employee survey found that significant proportion of racialized employees considered racism to be a problem. In response to this, focus groups were held to gain greater…
CIC News Alberta and British Columbia each issue over 100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination Alberta and British Columbia released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply…
CIC News Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. The statement came on the same day Saskatchewan’s immigration minister Jeremy Harrison attended a meeting in New Brunswick with the rest of…
CIC News Canadian immigration ministers agree on multi-year PNP levels plan The Forum of Ministers Responsible (FMRI) for Immigration met in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 28 to discuss a host of major immigration policy issues. Topics on the agenda included Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan, a more agile economic immigration system, regional economic immigration,…
CIC News Why Canada is yet to introduce an open work permit for expired PGWP holders Months after introducing a special measure to allow certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders to apply for a new open work permit that would allow them to keep working in Canada, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is blaming technical issues…
CIC News British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario release PNP draw results This past week, four Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.…