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CIC News IRCC announces update to Parents and Grandparents Program 2023 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will accept up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the PGP this year. On October 10, IRCC will begin sending invitations to apply to…
CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration Refugees…
CIC News How immigration and multiculturalism helped shape Trudeau’s new cabinet On Wednesday the 26th of July, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle, assigning new portfolios to current ministers, and swearing in new ministers. While cabinet shuffles occur roughly every two years in a routine process, July’s shuffle stands apart not just for…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba hold provincial immigration draws this week This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) and immigrate to their province. Read below to get the full results. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Ontario This week…
CIC News I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options? On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in…
CIC News Canada to launch Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders today As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as the Canadian government releases…
CIC News IRCC holds fourth Express Entry draw this week Canada has held an Express Entry draw for the fourth day in a row this week. IRCC has held its first-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 439, which is the lowest…
CIC News Canada Day: A kick off to summer festivals across the country Canada Day is statutory holiday celebrated on July 1st by all those who call Canada home. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act. The Act, signed in 1867, consolidated three new territories…
CIC News Express Entry: IRCC invites candidates in first June draw IRCC has held its fourteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,800 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the first…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the…