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IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks to reduce temporary resident numbers
Canada

IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks to reduce temporary resident numbers

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog has exceeded one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there were 1,002,400 applications in the backlog as of July 31, 2024, out of 2,364,700 total applications currently in inventory. This means that 1,362,000 applications are being processed within service standards. The […]

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Destination Canada holds virtual job fair for bilingual candidates
Canada

Destination Canada holds virtual job fair for bilingual candidates

Destination Canada and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold a virtual job fair for tourism, hospitality, and culinary jobs across Canada (outside of Quebec), on November 13th, 14th and 15th. Registration for the event will begin on September 23rd and close on October 27th, 2024. Participating job seekers will have the option to connect online […]

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5 things international students can do to improve their chances at receiving a Canadian PR
Canada

5 things international students can do to improve their chances at receiving a Canadian PR

For years, international students have chosen to study in Canada for its reputable universities, diverse environment, and the opportunity to gain work experience in a new country. Getting a Canadian education and eligible work experience can also improve a candidate’s chance of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. This is because international students who graduate from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) receive extra […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan issue provincial nominations
Canada

Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan issue provincial nominations

This week, four Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued nominations to immigration candidates. Candidates were selected for their professional experience, secured employment, and general eligibility for provincial immigration. Note: Each PNP uses its own scoring system, (or if a stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)) to assign eligibility points to immigration candidates. These scores […]

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Maintained status: What do I need to know?
Canada

Maintained status: What do I need to know?

If your current permit is expiring and you wish to remain in Canada past its expiration date, you may be able to remain in Canada under maintained status. Maintained status enables you to stay in Canada under the conditions of your expired permit until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a decision on your application […]

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Immigration fuels Alberta’s record-breaking population growth
Canada

Immigration fuels Alberta’s record-breaking population growth

Alberta has been experiencing record-breaking population growth. New data from the government of Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information shows that the province has seen exponential growth in both its international and interprovincial immigration. From April 2023 to April 24, the province’s population grew by 204,677 or 4.41%—marking the highest year-over-year growth rate in 2023-24 amongst all […]

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