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More than double the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in Express Entry draws in 2023 compared to 2022 according to the newly released Express Entry Year-End report for 2023.

The week began with 2 Ontario-OINP draws on June 17, sending out 190 permanent residency invitations under the Foreign Worker and International Student streams.

Navigating the complexities of hiring foreign workers can be challenging for Canadian employers. However, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s Mobilité Francophone stream offers a streamlined process, making it easier for employers to hire qualified French-speaking workers for managerial, professional, technical, or skilled trades positions outside Quebec. One significant advantage of this program is that employers typically do not need to go through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process.

Canada has unveiled new and improved caregiver pilot programs as the current Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot near their expiration date.

Now is an ideal time for French-speaking individuals to consider Canada as a destination for studying, working, and living. The Canadian government has recently invested heavily in promoting French and English as official languages and strengthening minority language communities, creating a more welcoming environment than ever before.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced a bill in Canada's parliament to impose a first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. If the bill is passed, children of Canadian citizens born abroad will be able to pass their citizenship to their own children.

In the latest phase of two previously announced immigration pilot programs, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting community applications for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.

A job offer can significantly booster a Canadian immigration application. Employment offers and Canadian work experience are often essential for eligibility in many economic immigration pathways. Moreover, having a Canadian job offer can facilitate securing a work permit, enabling individuals to live and work in Canada before obtaining permanent residence (PR) status.

As of May 27th, 2024, candidates applying through specific economic immigration programs, including Express Entry, must provide higher proof of funds to meet eligibility requirements. It is crucial for candidates to update their profiles to reflect the increased funds, as failure to do so will result in their removal from the pool.

Recipients of an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence have various avenues to explore when searching for jobs in Canada. Many individuals from abroad aspire to relocate to Canada, often through the widely-used Express Entry application management system administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has granted a request from the Manitoba government to prolong the temporary resident status for select nominees identified within the province's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is gearing up for relaunch this month, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) readying to dispatch invitations to potential sponsors. According to an official announcement from the department, beginning May 21st, 2024, they will be issuing 35,700 invitations with the aim of approving 20,500 complete applications.