Ircc news

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) is responsible for managing immigration to Canada, as well as providing citizenship and refugee protection. Here are some recent news updates from IRCC:

Recent News:

  1. Express Entry Draw: On February 10, IRCC held an Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The draw had a minimum CRS score of 489.
  2. New Immigration Levels Plan: IRCC has announced its new immigration levels plan for 2023-2025, which aims to welcome 1.23 million new permanent residents to Canada over the next three years.
  3. Temporary Visa Holders: IRCC has introduced a new program to help temporary visa holders who are struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides financial assistance and other support services.
  4. Refugee Resettlement: IRCC has announced plans to increase the number of refugees it resettles in Canada each year, with a goal of resettling 20,000 refugees in 2023.
  5. Citizenship Ceremony: IRCC has held a special citizenship ceremony in Ottawa to welcome new Canadian citizens from around the world. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino.

Upcoming Events:

  1. Express Entry Draw: IRCC is expected to hold another Express Entry draw in the coming weeks, inviting candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
  2. Immigration Consultations: IRCC will be holding consultations with stakeholders and the public to discuss its new immigration levels plan and other immigration-related issues.
  3. Refugee Resettlement Summit: IRCC will be hosting a refugee resettlement summit in Ottawa to discuss ways to increase refugee resettlement in Canada.

Recent Policy Changes:

  1. Pathways to Permanence: IRCC has introduced new pathways to permanent residence for temporary workers and international students who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Express Entry Changes: IRCC has made changes to the Express Entry system, including the introduction of a new "comprehensive ranking system" to assess candidate applications.
  3. Refugee Claimant Support: IRCC has introduced new support services for refugee claimants, including access to healthcare and other essential services.

These are just a few of the recent news updates from IRCC. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking the IRCC website or following them on social media for the latest news and updates.