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Immigration to Canada via the PGP increased by five percent

Author: John Black | May 31, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
Immigration to Canada via the PGP
In an encouraging trend, Immigration to Canada via the PGP has seen a notable increase. According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the number of new permanent residents under the PGP rose by five percent in March, reaching 2,005 compared to 1,910 in February. Despite the...
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IRCC has started issuing invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program

Author: John Black | May 22, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
invitations for Parents and Grandparents
Starting May 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is rolling out invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year's initiative aims to approve 20,500 applications for permanent residence, providing a significant opportunity for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones. Who is eligible...
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Immigration minister announces plans for additional In-Canada Immigration Draws

Author: Admin | March 27, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
In-Canada Immigration Draws
On March 21, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase "In-Canada Immigration Draws" for temporary residents in Canada seeking permanent residency. These draws refer to selection rounds, such as Express Entry programs, where candidates are selected based on criteria like their Comprehensive Ranking System scores, professional experience, or...
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Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program sees surge with nearly 500 new permanent residents in January 2024

Author: Admin | March 16, 2024 | Categories: Entrepreneur, Permanent Residence
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program
In January 2024, nearly 500 immigrant entrepreneurs gained permanent residency through Canada's Start-Up Visa program, marking a 58.1% increase over the previous month. Last year, the SUV welcomed a record-breaking 1,460 new permanent residents. The program's popularity continues to surge, with January's immigration levels up 880% compared to 2023. Ontario...
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Application guidelines for the Canada PR pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals

Author: Admin | March 6, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
Canada PR pathway
As of March 1, 2024, IRCC has updated guidelines for application processing under the Canada PR pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals. This public policy aims to provide a regular immigration pathway as an alternative to irregular migration.  It will assist specific Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals with family...
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IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese

Author: Admin | March 5, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
family-oriented humanitarian pathway
On February 23, 2024, IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals living in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023. This pathway aims to facilitate their permanent reunion with family in Canada and will start accepting applications on February 27, 2024.  The new...
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Canada welcomed 75,185 new permanent residents in spousal immigration

Author: Admin | February 22, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Spouse or Common-Law Partner
spousal immigration
According to the latest statistics from IRCC data revealed a significant surge in spousal immigration to Canada in 2023, with a 17.2% increase compared to the previous year. In 2023, Canada experienced a remarkable surge in immigrants entering the country through the spousal sponsorship program, according to data released by...
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Immigrant retention rates across Canadian provinces

Author: Admin | February 20, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence, PNP
Immigrant retention rates
Statistics Canada's 2022 Longitudinal Immigration Database reveals trends in immigrant retention rates across Canada. Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) saw rising retention rates, while the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced declines.  Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta displayed the highest five-year...
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Canada set a new record by welcoming 471,550 permanent residents in 2023

Author: Admin | February 12, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence
permanent residents
In 2023, Canada set a new immigration record, welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents. This number exceeded the target of 465,000 set out in Ottawa's Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. The Immigration Levels Plan, a strategic roadmap designed to guide Canada's immigration policies, outlines ambitious goals for the coming years. With...
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ESDC updated the average LMIA Application processing times

Author: Admin | February 9, 2024 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Work in Canada
Application processing time
On January 12, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the application processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased for all streams except the Agricultural stream and the Seasonal...
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