There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws? There is no rule in the Immigration and Refugees and Protection Act that dictates how frequently Express Entry draws must occur. There...
The Global Talent stream is part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which is intended to be used when there are labour and skill shortages and there are no Canadians or permanent residents available to fill positions. Schedule a...
CIC News > Latest News > > What is the Global Talent Stream? The Global Talent Stream helps Canadian employers expedite the hiring foreign tech talent. The Global Talent stream is part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which...
Many newcomers are choosing to settle in communities located in Northeastern Ontario over large cities like Toronto or Montreal. Cities in Northeastern Ontario give newcomers the chance to create the life they’ve always wanted. Affordable cost of living, job opportunities,...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years Northeastern Ontario is a hidden gem with untapped opportunities for newcomers and young professionals.Many newcomers are...
A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language, but the proportion that French speaking Canadians represents dropped from 2016 (22.2%) to 2022 (21.4). In 2019, IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside...
CIC News > Latest News > > Canada welcomes high number of Francophone newcomers, meeting its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022 IRCC announced it has achieved its target of French speaking immigrants outside Quebec.A growing number of Canadians report that...
Canada continues to be one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. With an excellent standard of education and internationally accredited schools—Canada hosts a huge number of students from abroad every year—welcoming close to 450,000 new international students...
CIC News > Latest News > > How to increase your chances for study permit approval Individuals applying to study in Canada should be mindful of the eligibility criteria, discretion of the reviewing immigration officer, and available next steps—should their...
