How does Budget 2023 impact Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:44:39 +0000

Canada has released Budget 2023. Each year, Canada releases a budget that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It is a major influence in all aspects of life for Canadians and newcomers alike. The budget shows Canada’s plans for spending and reflects the current government’s priorities. It also shows the outlook […]

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Canada to introduce new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser has announced Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister made the announcement during a speech today in Toronto (the video link is available […]

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IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides Canadians and other stakeholders with the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The IRCC website explains […]

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Canada to launch new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada that will be […]

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Canada to announce new immigration pathway this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser will announce a new immigration pathway this morning at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada […]

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Canada invites another 7,000 candidates in surprise Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:10:39 +0000

IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw, with a minimum CRS score of 484. An all-program draw means candidates are considered from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience […]

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Canada announces new immigration support for Turkish and Syrian nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:26:52 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February. The measures, which will be in effect between March 29 and September 25, 2023, include: Priority processing for immigration applications submitted by those impacted by the earthquake. Cost-free extensions for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]

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BREAKING: Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to make PGWP announcement this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser will make a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) announcement this morning, which will be available on YouTube. Minister Fraser will speak at 11:30 AM Eastern Time at Humber College in Etobicoke, a district in western Toronto. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it following Minister Fraser’s announcement. […]

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