Canada immigration news

Here are some recent news updates on Canada immigration:

Recent Changes and Updates

  1. Express Entry Draw: On February 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw, issuing 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504 or higher.
  2. New Pathways to Permanent Residency: IRCC has introduced new pathways to permanent residency for international students and temporary workers, including the International Mobility Program and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
  3. Increased Immigration Targets: The Canadian government has announced plans to increase immigration targets to 465,000 new permanent residents in 2024, up from 411,000 in 2023.
  4. New Language Requirements: IRCC has introduced new language requirements for some immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
  5. Changes to the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program: The government has made changes to the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program, including a new online application system and a cap on the number of applications accepted.

Recent Immigration Trends

  1. Record-Breaking Immigration Numbers: Canada welcomed a record 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, surpassing the previous record of 401,000 in 2021.
  2. Top Source Countries: The top source countries for new permanent residents in 2022 were India, China, the Philippines, Nigeria, and the United States.
  3. Regional Immigration: The Canadian government has launched several regional immigration initiatives, including the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program and the Northern Immigration Pilot Program, to attract new residents to underpopulated regions.
  4. Refugee Resettlement: Canada has resettled over 30,000 refugees in 2022, with a focus on resettling refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine.

Upcoming Immigration Changes

  1. New Immigration Act: The Canadian government is expected to introduce a new Immigration Act, which will modernize the country's immigration system and provide more flexibility for immigration officials.
  2. Changes to the Express Entry System: IRCC is expected to make changes to the Express Entry system, including the introduction of a new points-based system and the elimination of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
  3. New Immigration Programs: The government is expected to launch new immigration programs, including a program for international students and a program for temporary workers.

Recent Immigration News

  1. Canada's Immigration Minister Resigns: The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has resigned from his position, effective February 20, 2023.
  2. Immigration Advocates Call for Changes: Immigration advocates are calling for changes to Canada's immigration system, including the introduction of a more points-based system and the elimination of the CRS score.
  3. Canada's Economy Grows: Canada's economy has grown at a rate of 2.8% in 2022, driven in part by immigration and population growth.

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