Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now processes spousal Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) in just 30 days for applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada.
This means that applicants no longer need to wait in their home countries for IRCC to make a decision but can instead come to Canada and wait for the processing to be completed.
As a result, Canadians or permanent residents with spouses and dependents abroad can be reunited with their families faster and begin settling in their communities.
However, it is essential to note that spouses and dependents on a TRV can only work or study in Canada once they are approved for permanent residence or obtain a work or study permit.
#TRV, #IRCC, #Spousal_TRV, #sponsorship, #family_reunification
On July 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.
In round #256, IRCC issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.
This round had the lowest cut-off score of 2023 – 439 points! The tie-breaking rule for this round was January 20, 2023, at 17:18:32 UTC.
As of July 4, 2023, there were 214,529 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 64,548 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #immigration_to_Canada, #PR, #Francophone_draws
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) focuses on attracting global tech talent to fill job vacancies and promote innovation.
To achieve this goal, the government has developed a new Innovation Stream to attract highly talented individuals under the International Mobility Program, exempting high-growth employers and skilled workers from the impact assessment process of the labour market.
The government is also exploring policies to attract digital nomads to Canada and improving existing immigration programs that cater to high-skilled tech workers, including the Global Skills Strategy and the Start-up Visa Program.
Additionally, H-1B specialty occupation visa holders in the US will be eligible to apply for an open work permit of up to three years, expanding opportunities for skilled workers to pursue their careers in the high-tech sector in North America.
#IRCC, #IMP, #H_1B, #foreign_workers, #tech_workers
Express Entry’s new category-based selection prioritizes Francophone immigrants and in-demand workers
According to the latest announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2023, category-based selection under the Express Entry system will prioritize candidates with strong French proficiency.
The new selection system will also prioritize experience in occupations expected to have shortages from 2022-2031, based on Canadian Occupation Projection System (COPS) data from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The COPS projections consider existing job openings, labour supply (unemployment), and new labour demand and supply (from retirements, economic growth, new graduates, and immigrants).
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ESDC, #COPS, #Francophone_immigration
