Statistics from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that the number of international students transitioning to permanent residency is increasing.
In 2005, 8,565 former international students became permanent residents, compared to 19,330 in the first three quarters of 2023.
Ontario remains the province, admitting the highest number of former study permit holders as permanent residents.
By 2023, Ontario welcomed 6,760 permanent residents who were international students. The rankings for other provinces have changed over time.
In 2015, Alberta, Quebec, and British Columbia ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively.
By 2023 Q3, British Columbia ranked second with 4,195, followed by Quebec (2,115) and Alberta (1,900). Although there are fluctuations in admissions, the overall trend shows a positive growth in the number of international students obtaining permanent residency in Canada.
#International_students, #PR, #Statistics_Canada, #statistics
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/international-student-timeline-1.6947913
October 18, 2023
Montreal, Quebec’s Boucherville, Edmonton, Halifax, Quebec City, Burlington, Toronto, and Vancouver are increasingly becoming popular destinations among new immigrants to Canada.
These cities offer many opportunities and attractions that appeal to immigrants from all walks of life. Whether it is Montreal's vibrant multiculturalism, Halifax's scenic beauty, or Toronto's bustling urban life, each city has its unique charm and appeal.
Not only do these cities provide economic opportunities and job prospects, but they also offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for newcomers to settle and thrive.
From affordable housing options to quality healthcare and education systems, these cities strive to make the transition for new immigrants as smooth as possible.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #Canada
October 18, 2023
Immigration to Canada declined for the third consecutive month in August but is still expected to reach a record-breaking number of new permanent residents by the end of the year, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
In August, Canada welcomed 34,925 new permanent residents, a 14.1% decrease from July. From January to August of this year, Canada received 338,905 new permanent residents, putting the country on track to welcome 508,357 by the end of the year.
Canada has set a target of 465,000 new permanent residents for 2023, with 485,000 for 2024 and 500,000 for 2025. This totals 1.45 million immigrants over the next three years.
The latest figures indicate that Canada will likely surpass its immigration targets for this year and the following years.
However, immigration levels in the past three months have decreased, with August seeing the lowest number of new permanent residents at 34,925.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #IRCC, #statistics
October 18, 2023
Canada plans to increase immigration targets for francophones settling outside of Quebec. Last year, francophone immigration to Canada outside Quebec more than doubled, reaching 16,380 new permanent residents.
Canada is on track to exceed that number this year, with 10,190 new francophone permanent residents welcomed in the first seven months.
The immigration minister's proposal to raise the target for francophone immigration comes after Ottawa opened the doors of the francophone stream of the International Mobility Program to all French-speaking foreign nationals.
#Francophone_immigration, #Miller, #Immigration_to_Canada
October 15, 2023
