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Immigration Minister says IRCC to release backlog data monthly

 Edana Robitaille     29 August 2022

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says despite a backlog of over 2.4 million applications, it has already welcomed record breaking numbers of new permanent residents between January 1 to July 31, 2022.


Saskatchewan invites 668 immigration candidates in new PNP draw

 Kareem El-Assal     22 August 2022

Saskatchewan invited 668 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 18.


Canada invites 2,250 Express Entry candidates in latest all-program draw

 Alexandra Miekus     17 August 2022

Canada has issued 2,250 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 17.


Manitoba issues 354 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates

 Alexandra Miekus     10 August 2022

Manitoba invited 354 immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw held on July 28.


Express Entry draw: Canada invites 2000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in latest all-program draw

 Edana Robitaille     03 August 2022

Canada has issued 2000 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 3.


IRCC announces details of new Open Work Permit for PGWP holders

 Edana Robitaille     02 August 2022

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the details of the new Open Work Permit for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders. International students whose PGWP expired from September 20, 2021, to December 31, 2022, are now eligible to extend their work permits and stay in Canada for a further 18 months.


Distance Learning now temporarily eligible for Express Entry

 Edana Robitaille     01 August 2022

Restrictions due to the pandemic over the past two years have caused many international students to complete their education online, making it difficult for them to obtain the necessary educational credentials they need to be eligible for some Express Entry programs.


COVID-19 testing returns to four Canadian Airports

 Edana Robitaille     25 July 2022

The government of Canada reintroduced random testing for COVID-19 at international airports in Canada on July 19. Testing had been since June 11 this year.


Express Entry Draw: Canada invites 1,750 new candidates from all programs

 Edana Robitaille     20 July 2022

Canada has issued 1,750 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the second all-program Express Entry draw since they resumed on July 6.


British Columbia issues more than 164 PNP invitations in new draws

 Alexandra Miekus     18 July 2022

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories.