IRCC now issuing invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Starting today, May 21st, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted “Interest to Sponsor” forms through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC has started sending out 35,700 invitations over a two-week period starting May 21, with the hopes of approving 20,500 complete applications for […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program invitations will be sent out starting today

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Starting today, May 21st, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted “Interest to Sponsor” forms through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will send out 35,700 invitations for a two-week period starting today, with the hopes of approving 20,500 complete applications for permanent residence […]

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Preparing for your Canadian immigration interview

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:35 +0000

A proportion of newcomers every year, who apply for permanent residence (PR) will need to attend an interview with an Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer in support of their application. These interviews are often the final step in the application process and can be important in showing the immigration department that an applicant […]

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IRCC’s action plan to address the permanent residence application backlog

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:05 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the details and deadlines of its action plan to address recommendations made in a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) last October. The details, released in a recently obtained Access to Information Request, offer an insight into how IRCC will address a backlog of […]

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How to go from a Canadian study permit to Canadian permanent residence

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

International students who are studying in Canada can apply for permanent resident status while studying in Canada or after graduating from their study program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are many options for international students in Canada who wish to become a permanent resident, provided they meet the requirements and eligibility […]

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IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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How to identify a reputable DLI when you’re looking to study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:48 +0000

Recently, Northern College based in Timmins Ontario revoked the admission of 504 previously accepted international students just weeks before classes were meant to begin, leaving many students angry, confused and out several thousand dollars. The Toronto Star reported that Northern College president and CEO Audrey Penner attributed the problem to a higher visa approval rate […]

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Express Entry: Canada has first ever draw for transport occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:45:47 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw this week. On September 20, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435. On September 19, IRCC also issued 3,200 invitations […]

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Canada holds first Express Entry draw in over one month

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:45:47 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its first Express Entry round of invitations in over a month. It issued 3,200 invitations to candidates in an all-program  draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 531. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Note: This is […]

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