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Express Entry: IRCC finalizing over 14,000 CEC applications, and under 600 FSWP applications, per month

CIC News Express Entry: IRCC finalizing over 14,000 CEC applications, and under 600 FSWP applications, per month New IRCC data shows how the department is currently prioritizing Express Entry applications. The data represents the number of permanent residence applications submitted under Express Entry that have been approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Get a…

PEI invites 188 immigration candidates in new PNP draw

CIC News PEI invites 188 immigration candidates in new PNP draw Prince Edward Island held its scheduled immigration draw on November 18. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 188 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Most of the invitations, 172, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 16…

Canadians remain largely supportive of immigration, new survey finds

CIC News Canadians remain largely supportive of immigration, new survey finds Despite the pandemic, the majority of Canadians continue to hold positive views on key aspects of immigration, a new Environics Institute survey has found. The Environics Institute conducted telephone interviews with 2,000 Canadians between September 7 and 23, 2021 to see if their views…

Canadian politicians take to social media to highlight issues at IRCC

CIC News Canadian politicians take to social media to highlight issues at IRCC Members of Canada’s opposition parties have shared their open letters to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on how to improve the immigration system. Jasraj Singh Hallan from the Conservative Party and Jenny Kwan from the New Democratic Party are incumbent shadow ministers for…

Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Saskatchewan PNP

CIC News Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Saskatchewan PNP Even without a job offer, you may be eligible for two immigration pathways if you wish to live and work in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is among a number of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that offer immigration…

Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Ontario PNP

CIC News Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Ontario PNP Unlike many other countries in the world, Canada provides opportunities for foreigners to immigrate without first landing a job offer. Because the Canadian immigration system is highly versatile and dynamic, there are several immigration avenues available to those who have not yet found a…

Liberals win Election 2021: What does it mean for Canadian immigration?

CIC News Liberals win Election 2021: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has won its third straight Canadian election, according to news networks such as CTV and CBC. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will continue to update it as election results are finalized. Following a 36-day campaign,…

Express Entry: Canada invites 635 PNP candidates

CIC News Express Entry: Canada invites 635 PNP candidates Another 635 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry system have been invited to apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest draw on September 1. The minimum score cutoff was 764, since all candidates had a provincial nomination…

Canada now accepts citizenship applications online

Canada now accepts citizenship applications online Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online. Get help applying for Canadian citizenship As of August 11, IRCC has opened the online portal to single applicants…

Ontario PNP invites immigrants working in health, agriculture, and manufacturing

Ontario PNP invites immigrants working in health, agriculture, and manufacturing Ontario invited 48 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 11. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its second-ever In-Demand Skills stream draw under its new intake system. Ontario’s new Expression of Interest (EOI) system replaces the old first-come-first-served model, and means…