BREAKING: Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, talked today in Vancouver about IRCC’s ongoing efforts to minimize application backlogs, enhance client satisfaction, and solve labour shortages. As a quick fix, the IRCC has declared that it will have hired up to 1,250 more staff members by late fall to increase processing capacity, decrease the backlog, and […]
BCPNP 企业家移民类别一年后重新开放
In July 2021, due to the epidemic’s impact, the BC Immigration Office suspended the invitation to applicants for the Entrepreneurship Immigration (BCPNP EI) under the Provincial Nominee Program. But in July this year, it was officially announced that the Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Immigration Program was reopened after a year! British Columbia will regularly invite high-scoring entrepreneur […]
Ontario and British Columbia hold new PNP draws
This week, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results were made public by Ontario and British Columbia. Only 400 immigrants were accepted when the PNP was first established in 1998. However, it was incredibly effective, and as a result, Canada today accepts more than 80,000 immigrants annually through PNPs. The surge in PNP admissions in […]
Express Entry: Canada invites 2,250 immigration candidates
Since July 6, Canada has held its fourth all-program Express Entry draw. 2,250 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence were distributed by IRCC. The cut-off score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 525. Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were eligible to be invited because there […]
Delays in work visas negatively impacting Canadian business, survey says
Delays at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada have a severe impact on Canadian businesses, academic institutions, and government-funded organizations that access immigration (IRCC). The overall backlog of applications at IRCC increased by 12% from 2.4 million to 2.7 million between June and July. The backlog for temporary foreign workers increased by 21% over that time, […]
BREAKING: PGWP holders can apply for a new open work permit
Certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders can apply for a new open work permit or an extension of their current one by following the steps provided by Canada. The requirements apply to you if your PGWP expires between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022. PGWPs typically have a one-time use. Graduates of full-time programmes […]
Express Entry: Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates
In the most recent Express Entry lottery, which was held on August 3, 2022, Canada welcomed 2,000 applicants to submit applications for permanent residency. Candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 533 were sent invitations. Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were eligible to be […]
Canada Immigration Requirements for Student Visa
Getting a study permit in Canada is a unique and exciting opportunity to advance your studies. International students are the lifeblood of the universities in Canada, and we are eager to welcome international students to Canada. What are the requirements for immigration with a student visa? The documents you are going to need to apply […]
Express Entry: ITAs up CRS down in new all-program draw
On July 20, Canada invited 1,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. If candidates had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 542, they were asked to apply. Since there was no specific programme for this draw, applicants from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) could […]
Ms. Susan Gong, president of Altec Global, was awarded the Platinum Jubilee Medal
On July 14, Ms. Jean Yip, a Canadian Federal Parliament member, as the Scarborough-Agincourt representative, held an event to award the Platinum Jubilee Medal at the MP’s office. Ms. Susan Gong, President of Altec Global, was awarded the Platinum Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Contributions, which is an affirmation and encouragement for her long-term dedication to […]