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Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

instructions for biometrics
On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants:  biographic data,  ten fingerprints, and  a photograph.  This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It...
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The immigration minister is positive about the progress in processing applications for permanent residence

applications for permanent residence
On October 19, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of IRCC, issued a statement in response to the Auditor General's report on processing applications for permanent residence. The report examined how IRCC handles applications and deals with backlogs.  In August 2022, IRCC started publishing monthly data to inform the public about...
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Canada announced a new Humanitarian PR pathway for immigrants from the Americas

Humanitarian PR pathway
On October 10, 2023, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced a new humanitarian PR pathway for individuals from the Americas. Canada will welcome 15,000 migrants and provide regular migration pathways to people in the Americas, offering economic opportunities as an alternative to irregular migration.  As...
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All permanent residence applicants will now be required to submit biometrics

biometrics
On June 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the removal of the public policy allowing foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence with previous biometrics. As a result, all permanent residence applicants applying on or after June 14, 2023, are required to submit biometrics. The updated instructions...
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Canada announced a new permanent residence pathway for Afghan refugees and their families

new permanent residence pathway
On March 9, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a new permanent residence pathway for Afghan extended family members of former language and cultural advisors who helped Canada in Afghanistan. The application process is open for the mentioned Afghan nationals under a new temporary public policy.    To be eligible,...
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International graduates use PGWP as a path to obtain permanent residency in Canada

International graduates use PGWP
International graduates use PGWP as a path to obtain permanent residency in Canada for international students who have graduated from an approved Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) provides a fantastic opportunity to stay in Canada, work and establish their lives.    According to Statistics...
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Ottawa will Grant Citizenship to 300,000 Permanent Residents

Ottawa will Grant Citizenship to 300,000 Permanent Residents
Ottawa will Grant Citizenship to 300,000 Permanent Residents According to an internal document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Government of Canada plans to grant citizenship to 300,000 permanent residents.   A memo, written by the Operations, Planning, and Performance division of Immigration,...
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Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot: Assessing the Application Against Selection Criteria

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Assessing the Application Against Selection Criteria
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot is one of the caregiver pilots which was launched in 2019. It provides the opportunity to become permanent residents once they have 2 years of eligible work experience in Canada. This pathway is designed for foreign nationals with work experience under the National Occupational...
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Under the International Experience Canada invited 1,673 candidates

Canada invited 1,673 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of the International Experience Canada (IEC). From May 16 to May 22, Canada invited 1,673 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of May 20, there are 21,359 candidates...
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Canada International Students Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Canada International Students
Canada International Students Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels. According to new statistics, the number of international students enrolling at Canadian educational institutions in 2021 was almost as high as it was in 2019, the year before the epidemic. However, fewer Chinese, South Korean, and Vietnamese students came to Canada for their...
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