Canada updates multiple Free Trade Agreements to standardize immigration requirements
On January 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant updates to several Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) effective October 1, 2024. The modifications
Immigration remains vital for Canada’s economic growth despite public concerns
Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that immigrants continue to drive Canada’s economic prosperity, contributing to 75% of the country’s population
IRCC to prioritize In-Canada immigration candidates for remainder of 2024
According to a recent memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to the Deputy Minister dated July 2024, the department plans to increase Express
IRCC issued one thousand invitations for Francophone candidates under Express Entry
On October 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #318, IRCC
IRCC invited 500 Canadian Experience Class candidates under Express Entry
On October 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued
Canada experiences a minor increase in immigration application backlogs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,420,800 applications for permanent
Ottawa invited a thousand Francophone candidates under Express Entry
On September 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #314, IRCC
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. IRCC
Canada experiences a drop in spousal sponsorship immigration numbers
Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a downturn in Canada’s spousal sponsorship program. June saw a 7.1% decrease in new permanent
IRCC extends CUAET measures for Ukrainian nationals
On August 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an extension of certain CUAET measures. According to the update, Ukrainian nationals, along with
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