Landed Immigrants

Landed immigrants from Africa and Asia see highest employment rates in Canada

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that landed immigrants from Africa and Asia had the highest employment rates on average, compared to landed immigrants from other regions around the world. Note: “Landed immigrants” (or simply “immigrants”) are technical terms used by Statistics Canada to denote a permanent resident of Canada. Individuals with a temporary status (i.e.: workers on […]

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

As Canada’s immigration system becomes more targeted towards the country’s economic needs, targeted professions have gained increasing prominence among new permanent residents—through both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Read on to learn more about what your possible immigration paths may be as an engineer in Canada. Engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in Canada’s workforce. Both […]

Can I get Canadian PR

Can I get Canadian PR card processed urgently?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

In late November last year, the Toronto Star shed light on a growing concern among new immigrants in Canada surrounding the time it takes to receive their official immigration documents. In particular, the story emphasizes that new immigrants are sometimes stuck in Canada for months after being approved for permanent residence while they await their Permanent Resident cards (PR […]

New IRCC measures

New IRCC measures will verify international students’ letters of acceptance

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun to implement the first of its measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada. Specifically, the immigration department has now launched an online portal for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)—the only schools in Canada that are authorized to accept international students—to verify letters of acceptance (LOAs) that […]

first week as a permanent resident

Newcomers to Canada are more likely to be in unaffordable housing situations

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada, Newcomer Settlement Services

A recent study from Statistics Canada found that 1 in 6 newcomers rents their accommodation, and those who have arrived more recently are having a harder time finding affordable housing than immigrants who have been in Canada longer. The study defines unaffordable housing as situations where more than 30% of pre-tax household income is spent on shelter […]

Canada's decision land over 400000 immigrants in 2021

Comparing Canada’s immigration targets with other top destinations for newcomers

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

As revealed by Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 1 this year, Canada intends to welcome a significant number of immigrants over the next several years. Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan is an annual release from IRCC that outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome in each of […]

A review of Canadian immigration in 2021

Expectations for Canadian Immigration in 2024

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Below are Expectations for Canadian Immigration in 2024, As announced in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, Canada aims to welcome a total of 485,000 permanent residents (PRs) in 2024. Alongside this increased level of immigration, Canada is expected to launch updates across various programs and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline the client experience. […]

Express Entry Review Of Year 2023

Express Entry Review Of Year 2023

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system. In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Provincial Nominee Program-only or, in one instance, Federal Skilled Workers only. Draws typically took place every […]

2024 Study Permit Costs

2024 Study Permit Costs Compared to Other Popular Study Destinations

Posted on Posted in International Student Admissions

As of January 1st 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be adjusting the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants. This marks a significant update since the early 2000s, when the requirement was set at $10,000 for a single applicant. The new cost-of-living requirement will be $20,635, which is in addition to the first year of tuition and […]

Express Entry fourth draw of the week

Express Entry fourth draw of the week

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Immigration Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the fourth Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 400 candidates to apply in category-based selection draw for candidates in agriculture and agri-food occupations. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 386 to be eligible for an ITA. This draw follows three others this week on December 18, […]