If January 2020 was full of promise, January 2021 was anything but.
A look back at Canada’s 2021 immigration system
Immigration policies and targets in Canada continued to be influenced by the ongoing pandemic
The beginning of 2020 was a promising one, Trudeau had outlined immigration as a top priority for his government, and great things were expected in the coming…
COVID will continue to play a significant role in Canada’s immigration policies and decisions over the next twelve months.
Preview of Canadian immigration for the year ahead
With the pandemic still raging, what can we expect from Canada in…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada holds what seems like the last PNP draw for the year 2021.
746 Express Entry candidates invited by Canada
IRCC holds what will likely be the last PNP specific draw of 2021
December 22, 2021…
June sees a shift in immigration as over 35,000 new immigrants completed their landing in Canada, for the first time since the start of the pandemic
With the start of the pandemic, everything around the world was paused, including immigration.
For the first…
Six new accelerated pathways to permanent residency will be launching on May 6, 2021 targeting healthcare workers and international students.
2021 has been a year full of surprises when it comes to immigration.
On April 14, 2021 Marco Mendicino, the Minister of…
Express Entry Q1 2021 report: Canada sees record making Q1 as it races to reach its immigration target for 2021
April 6, 2021
The numbers released for Q1 by IRCC are quite exciting and very promising for Canada’s immigration target of welcoming 401,000 newcomers into the country by the end of 2021. Data shows that Canada issued the largest number of invitations in Q1 since 2015.
The…
Reaching immigration target of 401,000 in 2021 is entirely feasible
February 25, 2021
Inviting almost half a million newcomers into Canada before the end of 2021 seems daunting at first glance. Maybe even too ambitious and overly aggressive. But IRCC’s stunning Express Entry Draw from February 13 demonstrates that when it comes to immigration, nothing is…
International students who are unable to return to Canada to complete their studies due to the pandemic, can now finish at least half their program online (from anywhere in the world!) and still be eligible for immigration through the B.C. PNP international students…
With the second wave stabilizing, Canada is adapting to a ‘new normal’ and making plans for the future. With shuttered businesses and heavy lay-offs, the situation seems hopeless but as Canada recovers, there is a growing need for skilled people in various high-demand…
The immigration status of individuals residing in Canada will not factor into whether or not they can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Canada prioritizes the health and well-being of all its residents and as such, everyone who wants it, can be vaccinated by September…