CIC News > Latest News > > IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications After the pandemic slowed IRCC operations, spousal sponsorship is back to service standard, government says.In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada’s...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results Canada's provincial immigration draws from March 21 to 25.This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee...
There are significant benefits to being a Canadian citizen. You have the ability to live permanently in a country with a stable economy, society, and political environment. This includes having access to ample job opportunities, universal healthcare, high quality education...
CIC News > Latest News > > Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students in 2021, an all-time record Canada's international student population has recovered quickly amid the pandemic. Canada saw nearly 450,000 new study permits take effect last year, a...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Express Entry: IRCC aims to resume FSWP and CEC invitations this spring ANALYSIS: Minister's remarks on resuming skilled worker draws are in accord with backlog data and IRCC internal briefing notes. Immigration...
CIC News > Latest News > > Immigration Canada’s backlog grows to 1.84 million As of mid-March, IRCC reports a backlog of 1,844,424 persons across all lines of business.IRCC reports there are 1.84 million people waiting on decisions in its...
CIC News > Latest News > > > I’m a Newcomer Searching for Housing in Canada: Should I Rent or Buy? CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are hosting a free webinar on how to find housing in Canada. Join us on May...
In a March 14, 2022 email to CIC News, IRCC said it has yet to be determined when the application process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 will open. Under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, the Department...
CIC News > Latest News > > Canada is open to tourists again. Here’s how to avoid criminal inadmissibility issues at the border Whether you have a minor or major offense on your record, it is important to plan ahead...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18 Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.This past week, three Canadian provinces...
