Citizenship and immigration canada news
Here are some recent news updates on citizenship and immigration in Canada:
Recent Changes and Updates
- Express Entry Draw: On February 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw, issuing 5,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504 or higher.
- New Pathways to Permanent Residence: On January 31, 2023, IRCC announced new pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary workers, including a new "Pathway to Permanent Residence for International Students" and a "Pathway to Permanent Residence for Temporary Workers".
- Changes to Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship: On January 28, 2023, IRCC announced 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 Levels
- 2023 Immigration Levels: On December 8, 2022, IRCC announced its immigration levels plan for 2023, which includes a target of 465,000 new permanent residents, including 141,000 economic immigrants, 83,000 family reunification immigrants, and 41,000 refugees and protected persons.
- 2022 Immigration Levels: On November 23, 2021, IRCC announced its immigration levels plan for 2022, which included a target of 411,000 new permanent residents, including 141,000 economic immigrants, 83,000 family reunification immigrants, and 41,000 refugees and protected persons.
Recent Citizenship News
- Citizenship Test Changes: On October 26, 2022, IRCC announced changes to the citizenship test, including a new format and a focus on Canadian values and history.
- Citizenship Application Processing Times: On September 22, 2022, IRCC announced that citizenship application processing times had decreased, with the average processing time now at 12 months.
Other News and Updates
- Refugee Resettlement: On February 14, 2023, IRCC announced that it had resettled 10,000 refugees in Canada in 2022, and aims to resettle 12,000 refugees in 2023.
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program: On January 25, 2023, IRCC announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including a new online application system and a focus on protecting the rights of temporary foreign workers.
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: On December 15, 2022, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was amended to include new provisions related to refugee protection and the treatment of refugees in Canada.
These are just a few of the recent news updates on citizenship and immigration in Canada. If you have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask!