Canada invites 919 PNP candidates in Express Entry to apply on March 30

On March 30, Canada invited 919 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. In the current invitation round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) solely invited individuals from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 785 to be invited. Because PNP candidates got an automatic 600 […]

IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications

In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that the 12-month processing requirement for new spousal sponsorship applicants had been reinstated in Canada. Efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system have allowed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to get back on schedule, according to a government press release. In addition, the IRCC has created a […]

IRCC aims to resume FSWP and CEC invitations this spring

In a recent interview, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated that the agency plans to resume Express Entry drawings for skilled workers in the spring. Minister Fraser spoke with ApplyBoard in a virtual interview about foreign student issues. One of the minister’s responsibilities is to establish avenues for international students and temporary foreign employees to get […]

Hong Kong immigration to Canada is booming

In comparison to pre-pandemic levels, new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a 50% increase in Hong Kong permanent residency landings and a four-fold increase in study and work permit applications. In 2021, approximately 2,300 Hong Kong citizens were granted permanent residency, up nearly 50% of the pre-pandemic total of just over […]

Canada landed 35,000 immigrants in January 2022

According to the latest IRCC figures, Canada welcomed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022. In January, the economic class accounted for 65 percent of new permanent resident arrivals, which is greater than the 56 percent target set by the levels plan. The percentage of people who fall into the family class is 20%, which […]

Canada Startup Visa 2022 – Startup Visa Program in Canada

2022 is the target year for Ottawa to hit its goal of 411,000 new permanent residents. Part of this number will be driven by the Canada Start-Up Visa Program. This program offers both the flexibility to start a wide variety of businesses and the opportunity to gain permanent residency in Canada for foreign nationals. If […]

5 Do’s and Don’ts of the Ontario Business Immigration Program

If you’re looking to move to Canada and start a business, the Ontario Business Immigration Program is worth considering. The OBIP   is an immigration program that recognizes and nominates foreign nationals who have the skills and experience Ontario needs for permanent residence. In this article, we’ll cover five do’s and don’ts of the OBIP […]

Ukraine’s immigration to Canada is accessible to an unlimited number of people.

For Ukrainians who want to move to Canada permanently or temporarily, Canada is establishing new immigration streams. With 1.4 million people, Canada has the world’s third-largest Ukrainian diaspora. As a result, it wants to do everything it can to help as many Ukrainians as possible. Ukrainians who wish to visit Canada on a temporary basis […]

Ontario PNP removes CRS cap again in Skilled Trades draw

On February 22, Ontario asked 773 Express Entry candidates to file for a provincial nomination in designated occupations. Candidates who may be qualified for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream(HCP)were asked to apply by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These applicants needed to have an Express Entry profile with a Comprehensive Ranking System […]

Ontario removes CRS cap in new PNP draw

On February 22, Ontario asked 773 Express Entry candidates to file for a provincial nomination in designated occupations. Candidates who may be qualified for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream(HCP)were asked to apply by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These applicants needed to have an Express Entry profile with a Comprehensive Ranking System […]