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IRCC wants to make it easier and faster for families to reunite in Canada. They plan to do so by using new computer technology to process applications for spouses and partners who want to come to Canada. This technology will help check applications more quickly, so people won’t have to wait as long to be together. Who […]

Canada Express Entry Draw May 31, 2024 #297 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on May 31st, 2024, which was the 297th Express Entry Draw. This was a Canadian experience class draw. The draw offered: 3,000 ITA 522 cut-off score (CRS minimum) CEC This is the second Express Entry draw of May 2024. Canada is […]

In a move to facilitate family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has expanded its temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family members residing in Gaza. The program, initially launched in January with a target of processing 1,000 temporary resident visa (TRV) applications, will now extend its reach to 5,000 applications. Supporting Family Reunification in Challenging Times Immigration Minister […]

Canada Express Entry Draw May 30, 2024 #295 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on May 30th, 2024, which was the 295th Express Entry Draw. This was a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The draw offered: 2,985 ITA 676 cut-off score (CRS minimum) PNP This is the first Express Entry draw of May 2024. Canada is […]

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced Bill C-71, a proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act, aimed at expanding eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. Currently, the law restricts citizenship transmission to the first generation born abroad, but this bill would allow second-generation Canadians born outside of Canada to pass on their citizenship to their children. Addressing ‘Lost Canadians’ and Fairness […]

On May 21st, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began sending invitations to potential sponsors for the highly anticipated Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). They aim to issue 35,700 invitations and approve 20,500 applications. PGP 2024: Who’s Eligible? This PGP round will only consider potential sponsors who submitted their interest forms in 2020. This marks the […]

Canada’s Immigration Minister has announced a reform of the Start-Up Visa program and a temporary stop to the Self-Employed Persons program that will take effect on April 30, 2024. Start-Up Visa Program Changes Limited Applications and Priority Processing To improve efficiency, the Start-up Visa program will cap how many applicants can be approved from each […]

Canada Express Entry Draw April 24, 2024 #295 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 24th, 2024, which was the 295th Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw. The draw offered: 1,400 ITA 410 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French Language Proficiency This is the third Express Entry draw of April 2024. […]

The 2024 federal budget outlines the government’s plans for the coming year, with a focus on building more affordable housing and ensuring a strong economy. This year’s budget also has implications for Canada’s immigration system, aiming to achieve a balance between welcoming newcomers and addressing housing challenges. Affordable Housing The budget acknowledges the critical need […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in certain permanent residence (PR) fees effective April 30, 2024, at 9:00:00 AM Eastern Time. This adjustment aligns with Canada’s Immigrant and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and is based on the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, as published by Statistics […]

Canada Express Entry Draw April 11, 2024 #293 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 11th, 2024, which was the 293rd Express Entry Draw. This was a STEM occupations draw. The draw offered: 4,500 ITA 491 cut-off score (CRS minimum) STEM Occupations This is the second Express Entry draw of April 2024. Canada is […]

Canada Express Entry Draw April 10, 2024 #292 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 10th, 2024, which was the 292nd Express Entry Draw. This was a general (all programs) draw. The draw offered: 1,280 ITA 549 cut-off score (CRS minimum) All Programs This is the first Express Entry draw of April 2024. Canada […]

Canada has unveiled its strategy to limit the number of study permits issued to international students by each province over the next two years. The country plans to reduce the number of new international student permits, with a target of 485,000 approved study permits for 2024. Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated, “On January 22, I […]

Canada Express Entry Draw March 26, 2024 #291 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 26th, 2024, which was the 291st Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw. The draw offered: 1,500 ITA 388 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French language proficiency This is the fourth Express Entry draw of March 2024. […]

Big news for Canadian immigration! Starting in fall 2024, the annual Immigration Levels Plan will include targets for temporary residents alongside permanent resident targets. Previously, the plan only focused on the number of new permanent residents Canada would welcome each year for the next three years. Now, temporary residents will also be factored into the […]