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Trudeau unveils Canada’s new immigration system priorities
WEBDec 16, 2021 · According to an October 2021 meeting between IRCC and associations representing Canadian immigration lawyers and consultants, the department currently has three priorities in the short-run: achieving its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021, reuniting families, and bringing Afghan refugees to safety in …
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Canada announces Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026 - CIC News
WEBPublished: November 1, 2023. 6702275 shares. Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. Canada's immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in each year.
IRCC unveils the top 10 source countries of new immigrants
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · The top source countries among 2022’s group of new Canadian permanent residents has shifted slightly from last year, with Brazil and South Korea dropping out of the top 10 in favour of Afghanistan and Syria. India continues to be the leading source of immigration for Canada in 2022, with China in second place again, similar to a year ago.
New Canadian immigration program in the works | CIC News
WEBJun 15, 2022 · 4174898 shares. Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be similar but not identical to the Temporary …
A review of Canadian immigration in 2021 - CIC News
WEBDec 29, 2021 · A review of Canadian immigration in 2021. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada's immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) …
Express Entry: Canada invites skilled immigrants overseas for first ...
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Canada has invited Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates for the first time since December 2020. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were also included in today’s Express Entry draw. This marks the first time since September 2021 that CEC candidates have been included in an Express Entry draw.
Immigration Minister: Applicants can soon expect normal service ...
WEBJun 25, 2022 · The minister told CIC News that all-program Express Entry draws are tentatively set to resume on July 6. In addition, IRCC aims to get back to its pre-pandemic service standard of processing Express Entry applications within six months beginning in July. Another benefit is that IRCC has introduced and is …
Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system
WEBAug 24, 2022 · Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, spoke in Vancouver on August 24 about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ongoing work to reduce application backlogs, improve client experience and address labour shortages. As an immediate measure, IRCC has announced that it will have hired up to …