Canada remains a preferred destination for immigrants worldwide, making it essential to stay informed about the current processing times for various immigration applications. Whether you’re pursuing citizenship, renewing a PR card, or applying for temporary residency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) frequently updates processing times to reflect their workload and efficiency. Here’s...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have extended additional invitations to apply (ITAs) in a recent Express Entry draw. In this category-based selection, 800 ITAs were issued to candidates with French-language skills. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466. This draw marks the second selection in...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw, issuing 676 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 705. This draw comes after a busy November, during which six Express Entry...
Starting December 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced higher fees for various temporary resident applications. The increases, which range from 2.80% to 4.69%, will affect those applying to restore their temporary resident status, re-enter Canada after being deemed inadmissible, or obtain temporary resident permits. Higher Fees Introduced for Temporary...
The Government of Canada has announced a temporary halt on new applications for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program from Groups of Five and community sponsors. This pause will take effect on November 29, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2025. The aim is to decrease the application backlog and improve...
Canada has long been viewed as a land of opportunity, attracting immigrants from around the globe with its promise of stability, prosperity, and a high quality of life. However, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years: a growing number of skilled immigrants, including those with permanent residency, are opting to leave the...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest update, showing that 2.4 million applications are being processed. While progress has been made, over 1.05 million of these applications are still taking longer than IRCC’s usual processing times. However, this is a 3.73% improvement from last month. Understanding the Immigration Backlog: Key...
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has revealed intentions to initiate a new series of reforms designed to revamp the nation’s immigration and asylum frameworks. These anticipated modifications, set to be disclosed shortly, aim to tackle growing apprehensions regarding systemic inefficiencies, a rise in asylum requests, and difficulties associated with temporary work permits. Ongoing...
The revised living wage rates for 2024 for the province’s ten largest regions have been released by the Ontario Living Wage Rates in the Toronto Region Network. These figures demonstrate the huge gap between Ontario’s minimum wage and the living wage, emphasizing the financial difficulties that many workers encounter. What is a Living...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its most recent draw on November 22, 2024, issuing invitations to 279 candidates for permanent residency across different streams. Out of the total invitations, 55 were granted to candidates possessing a valid Express Entry profile number. Skilled Worker in Manitoba: Invitations were provided to individuals with...
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