Immigration Update
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A comprehensive analysis identifies Toronto as hosting nearly 50% of Canada's undocumented immigrants, with an estimated 250,000-300,000 individuals residing without legal status.
According to recent data, Canada's total undocumented population exceeds 600,000 nationwide, with major urban centers serving as primary settlement hubs.
The study, which examined immigrant proportions in Census Metropolitan Areas alongside sanctuary policies and community services, reveals that Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal lead the country in undocumented residents.
While these individuals contribute significantly to essential sectors like construction, hospitality, and caregiving, they face considerable challenges, including limited healthcare access, employment exploitation, and deportation risks.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual consultation for the 2026 Express Entry program, signalling a significant expansion with three potential new categories.
While maintaining the current six categories, including French-language proficiency, healthcare, and education, IRCC plans to introduce Leadership and Senior Management, Researchers and Scientists, and Highly Skilled Military Recruits categories.
This strategic expansion aims to enhance Canada's competitiveness in attracting global talent while addressing specific economic and innovation needs.
The consultation, running until September 3, 2025, will gather stakeholder feedback before finalizing the 2026 selection criteria.
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Canada's Immigration Minister is developing stringent new regulations to strengthen the authority of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
The proposed measures would empower the regulatory body to enforce compensation for defrauded migrants and impose substantial fines for violations. This initiative follows recent investigations into consultant misconduct, including a significant case involving fraudulent work permits and job-selling schemes.
While some advocate for limiting immigration representation exclusively to lawyers, citing their more robust governance structures, the Minister remains committed to reforming the current regulatory framework to better protect vulnerable migrants.
#immigration_reforms, #fraud_prevention, #immigrant_protection, #immigration_consultants
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools.
From July 1 to August 10, Canada invited 10,357 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 10, 33,131 candidates were registered in the pool and waiting for the invitation. Canada issued 1 ITA for Andorra, 2,206 ITAs for Australia, 17 ITAs for Austria, 56 ITAs for Belgium, 11 ITAs for Chile, 11 ITAs for Costa Rica, 17 ITAs for Croatia, 85 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 40 ITAs for Denmark, 10 ITAs for Estonia, 24 ITAs for Finland, 806 ITAs for France, 617 ITAs for Germany, 32 ITAs for Greece, 34 ITAs for Hong Kong, 515 ITAs for Ireland, 2 ITAs for Iceland, 455 ITAs for Italy, 1,183 ITAs for Japan, 1,373 ITAs for Korea, 3 ITAs for Latvia, 27 ITAs for Lithuania, 5 ITAs for Luxembourg, 2 ITAs for Netherlands, 281 ITAs for New Zealand, 33 ITAs for Norway, 90 ITAs for Poland, 109 ITAs for Portugal, 52 ITAs for Slovakia, 5 ITAs for Slovenia, 84 ITAs for Spain, 98 ITAs for Sweden, 22 ITAs for Switzerland, 42 ITAs for Taiwan, and 2,009 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In 2025, Canada issued 89,977 ITAs under the IEC Program.
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