Canada visa news update

Here are some recent updates on Canada visa news:

Express Entry Draw Updates

• 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.
• On January 25, 2023, IRCC held another Express Entry draw, issuing 5,500 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 504 or higher.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Updates

• On February 14, 2023, the province of British Columbia launched a new Tech Pilot draw, issuing 74 invitations to apply to candidates with a minimum score of 120 points.
• On January 25, 2023, the province of Ontario launched a new Human Capital Priorities Stream draw, issuing 647 invitations to apply to candidates with a minimum score of 452 points.

Study Permit Updates

• On February 10, 2023, IRCC announced that international students who have been studying in Canada for at least 2 years can now apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) without having to leave Canada.
• On January 25, 2023, IRCC announced that it will be introducing a new online application system for study permits, which is expected to reduce processing times and improve the overall application experience.

Work Permit Updates

• On February 14, 2023, IRCC announced that it will be introducing a new Global Talent Stream (GTS) pilot program, which will allow high-skilled workers to apply for a work permit in just 2 weeks.
• On January 25, 2023, IRCC announced that it will be increasing the maximum duration of a work permit for international students from 3 years to 4 years.

Other Updates

• On February 10, 2023, IRCC announced that it will be introducing a new online application system for permanent residence applications, which is expected to reduce processing times and improve the overall application experience.
• On January 25, 2023, IRCC announced that it will be increasing the number of permanent residence applications it processes each year, with a goal of processing 1.2 million applications by 2024.

Important Reminders

• All applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and requirements for their chosen program or stream.
• Applicants should also ensure that they have all required documents and information before submitting their application.
• Processing times and requirements may vary depending on the program or stream, and applicants should check the IRCC website for the most up-to-date information.

I hope this information is helpful!