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Marc Miller Announced as Canada’s New Immigration Minister

Immigration Updates

Marc Miller Announced as Canada’s New Immigration Minister

This morning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced major changes to his cabinet. Among those changes was the announcement that Marc Miller will be replacing Sean Fraser as the Immigration Minister of Canada. Marc Miller Replaces Sean Fraser as Immigration Minister Marc Miller has been announced as Canada’s new Immigration Minister. Miller was given the role […]

Jul 26, 2023 Read More →
A New Permanent Residence Pathway for Ukrainians in Canada

Immigration Updates

A New Permanent Residence Pathway for Ukrainians in Canada

IRCC announced the creation of a new pathway to support Ukrainians in Canada. The new pathway will be launched in October 2023 and will give opportunities to those who qualify to stay in Canada. Since March 2022, the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) has received over a million applications. As of July 2023, nearly […]

Jul 17, 2023 Read More →
Canada Announces Continued Support for Hong Kongers

Immigration Updates

Canada Announces Continued Support for Hong Kongers

Today the IRCC made an announcement regarding the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. This includes amendments to Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathway to allow for more applicants to be eligible. Effective August 15, 2023, the education requirement will be removed from the Canadian work experience stream (Stream B) of the Hong […]

Jul 11, 2023 Read More →
Canada Launches Two New Immigration Streams Under EMPP

Immigration Updates

Canada Launches Two New Immigration Streams Under EMPP

The IRCC announced 2 new immigration streams this week under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). New Immigration Streams to Support Skilled Refugees and Displaced Individuals In an effort to create more opportunities for skilled refugees and displaced individuals, Canada has unveiled two new immigration streams under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). These streams […]

Jun 15, 2023 Read More →
Category-Based Selection Announced for Express Entry Candidates

Express Entry Draw

Category-Based Selection Announced for Express Entry Candidates

Today IRCC announced the launch of a new process to welcome skilled newcomers to Canada. Beginning this summer, Express Entry will begin using category-based selection criteria for draws. New Express Entry Categories The first-ever category-based selection for Express Entry was just announced today. Category-based selections will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) to […]

May 31, 2023 Read More →
New Measures to Strengthen Family Reunification Announced

Family Sponsorship

New Measures to Strengthen Family Reunification Announced

Today Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made an announcement about changes to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. Announcement to Strengthen Family Reunification A number of exciting updates were announced today during Sean Frasers speech in Vancouver. Fraser began by stressing the importance immigrants play in Canada and highlighting that in order for Canada to remain […]

May 26, 2023 Read More →
Median Hourly Wage Updated for 2023

Immigration Updates

Median Hourly Wage Updated for 2023

The median hourly wage for the Temporary Foreign Worker program will increase for nearly all provinces and territories except for Nunavut and Alberta after May 31st, 2023. Most provinces and territories will increase their median hourly wage after May 31st, 2023. The exceptions are Alberta, whose median wage will remain the same; and Nunavut whose […]

May 18, 2023 Read More →
Canada Extends Agri-Food Pilot Until 2025

Immigration Updates

Canada Extends Agri-Food Pilot Until 2025

The IRCC has announced an extension of the Agri-Food Immigration pilot and the decision to lift annual occupational caps for program participants. Pilot Updates On Monday, the IRCC announced an update to the Agril-Food Pilot. The program which was set to end on May 14th, 2023 has been extended to May 2025. The pilot was […]

May 9, 2023 Read More →
Canadian Immigration Services Resume as Strike Ends

Immigration Updates

Canadian Immigration Services Resume as Strike Ends

On Monday morning, Canada’s government struck a deal with 120,000 federal workers, effectively ending the country’s largest-ever public-sector strike. The Largest Ever Public-Sector Strike Ends The strike had nearly halted many government services for almost two weeks. Most strikers returned to work on Monday morning, or their next scheduled shift. However, the IRCC noted that […]

May 2, 2023 Read More →
New Immigration Measures to Support Sudanese Nationals in Canada

Immigration Updates

New Immigration Measures to Support Sudanese Nationals in Canada

On April 24, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced new immigration measures to assist Sudanese temporary residents currently in Canada who may be unable to return to their home country due to the unstable situation there. Under these new measures, Sudanese nationals in Canada will be able to apply for an extension of their status in […]

Apr 26, 2023 Read More →