In June, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started the first series of category-based Express Entry draws, as they had previously announced. These initial rounds had wide variations in scores, but overall, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores were
July 11, 2023 marked a significant day for Hong Kong residents seeking long-term residence in Canada. Making a groundbreaking announcement from Markham, Ontario, Paul Chiang, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of
Today, June 12, 2023, Canada has launched two new immigration streams under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), an initiative first committed to on March 27, 2023. These streams are designed to help skilled refugees and other displaced individuals leverage
Starting from August 10, 2023, the language proficiency requirements of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program will see several changes in its conditions and the acceptance of new language proficiency assessments. IRCC recently announced the acceptance of several English proficiency
On May 31, 2023, Canada introduced a significant change in its immigration system aimed at better meeting labour market needs and strengthening French communities. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the first-ever launch of category-based
In recognition of the essential role that pre-arrival settlement services play in the successful integration of newcomers in Canada, the Canadian government has made significant financial commitments to enhance these services. These services equip immigrants with critical information and support,
The Canadian government has introduced a redesigned passport with advanced security features and a new look to better reflect the country’s diverse population and natural heritage. The redesign, initiated in 2013, aims to prevent counterfeiting and ensure that the passport
The government of Canada is extending the Agri-Food Pilot until May 14, 2025, emphasizing their commitment to support the labor market needs of the agri-food sector and strengthen the nation’s food supply. Today we’re announcing that the Agri-Food Pilot, which
