On April 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs.
According to the last update, there were 2,017,700 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories.
According to the update, 44.4% of applications in the inventory exceeded service standards.
IRCC is dedicated to processing 80% of applications within their service standard, though some complex cases may require a comprehensive assessment.
Currently, 46% of temporary residence requests - including ones for visiting, studying, or working abroad and 51% of permanent residency applications are in backlog.
Additionally, 25% of citizenship applications are also exceeding service standards.
#IRCC, #immigration_backlog, #service_standards, #application_processing_times, #backlog
April 19, 2023
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued some Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) extension applicants new work permits with incorrect expiry dates.
In mid-April 2023, an increasing number of PGWP Extension applicants reported obtaining new PGWP extensions with an expiration date 18 months from the IRCC approval date rather than the PGWP’s original expiration date.
IRCC experienced the same technical glitch when it tried to fasten processing post-pandemic visitor records and extensions.
As a result, work permit applicants were being issued visitor visas, while visa applicants received work permits. #IRCC, #PGWP, #PGWP_extension, #glitch, #work_permits
April 17, 2023
On April 14, 2023, the Government of Yukon announced support for people affected by devastating earthquakes in TĂĽrkiye and Syria.
To assist Turkish and Syrian nationals displaced by these events, Yukon donated $25,000 to Yukon Cares, a community organization established in 2015.
In addition, applications from Turkish and Syrian citizens will receive priority under the Yukon Nominee Program.
Yukon also created a support desk, similar to the Ukrainian family support desk, offering help and resources to newcomers impacted by the earthquake. #Yukon, #Turkey, #Syria, #earthquake, #Yukon_Nominee_Program
April 17, 2023
The Labour Force Survey showed that the employment rate in Canada has increased as 35,000 more people obtained paying jobs in March 2023, while the unemployment rate remained at 5 percent.
As the employment rate increased, visible minorities also landed more paid jobs, becoming a more significant part of the labour market.
In addition, the employment rate of 25 to 54 years old core-aged Black Canadians climbed to 79.9 percent in March compared to 78.6 percent in 2022.
The increase in employment was mainly seen in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island. #Statistics, #employment, #visible_minorities, #unemployment
April 14, 2023
