Immigration Update

Canada introduced instructions for applicants who use interpretation services funded by the Government

On March 25, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions regarding the centralized receipt of invoices from interpreters.

According to the updated instructions, applicants who use interpretation services by the Government have to send the invoice to the interpreter for approval.

Then, the interpreter has to forward the invoice to National Payment and Accounting Services (NPAS) within 10 business days in order for payment to be made.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers accredited and security-cleared interpreters for some applicants (refugees, select permanent residence applications, etc.) to help them complete their applications.

#IRCC, #NPAS, #interpreters, #refugees, #interpretation_service

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/interview/interpreter/using-services.html

Canadian Parents and Grandparents Program will grow by more than a third in the coming years

The Government of Canada is planning to accept more applicants under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in the coming years.

According to Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, annual immigration intake through the GPG is set to rise by more than a third in the next three years.

In 2022, Ottawa will welcome 25,000 parents and grandparents, increasing this number to 28,500 in 2023, and 32,000 in 2024.

This is a 36 percent increase when compared to the 2021 target of 23,500 PGP applicants.

#PGP, #parents_and_grandparents, #Immigration_Levels_Plan

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/apply.html

IRCC takes steps to restore Express Entry immigration pace

A new internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the ministry has yet to decide on Express Entry plans for this year but invitations for the Federal Skilled

Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates will resume "later in 2022."

The note also states that IRCC will extend the temporary pause in issuing invitations to FSWP, CEC, and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) candidates until March 31 while continuing to issue invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

#IRCC, #Express_Entry, #FSWP, #CEC, #FSTP

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

Immigration Minister answered questions of PGWP-holders

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) answered questions of post-graduate work permit (PGWP) holders in an online meeting.

Minister stated that there is a huge number of people who have completed their studies and have a PGWP.

Many of these foreign nationals feel insecure since their PGWPs are expiring, and they have not been able to apply for permanent residency (PR) yet.

The Minister explained that IRCC is looking for different options to make sure not to lose these candidates as the Government tries to keep these skilled candidates in Canada to tackle the labour shortages in the country.

#IRCC, #Fraser, #PR, #PGWP, #international_students, #labour_shortage