Current Immigration

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/canada-continues-humanitarian-effort-for-people-in-the-americas.html

Canada continues humanitarian effort for people in the Americas The world is facing an unprecedented migration crisis. With record numbers of people displaced internationally, Canada recognizes the need to take action and is working to support vulnerable individuals by providing them with safe and regular migration pathways. This is why Canada is providing an al...

As part of Canada's new Tech Talent Strategy, IRCC will be introducing a new open work permit stream for holders of a USA H1-B visa in specialty occupations to apply for a Canadian work permit, and study or work permit options for their accompanying family members.

The new H1-B specialty occupation visa holder work permit will be available as of July 16, 2023. Approved applicants will receive an open work permit of up to three years in duration, which means they will be able to work for almost any employer anywhere in Canada.

This measure will be in place for one year or until 10,000 applications are received.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-launches-canadas-first-ever-tech-talent-strategy-at-collision-2023.html

IRCC announced a new temporary measure which removes the limit on the length of the study programs that temporary foreign workers can enroll in without a study permit.

Individuals who held a valid work permit or had a pending work permit extension application on June 7, 2023 are now eligible to enroll in study programs longer than 6 months without the requirement for a study permit. They may study part time or full time until the end of their work permit.

This will enable foreign workers in Canada to advance their skills and knowledge while they work, boost career development, expand job prospects and opportunities for PR.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/workers-study-without-study-permit.html

The latest Express Entry round of invitations held on April 12, 2023 saw 3,500 candidates invited across various programs. The minimum required CRS score was 486.

If you received an ITA, you have 60 days to submit your PR application to IRCC. Make sure your application is complete! IRCC provides the Completeness Check link below for detailed descriptions of application documents.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html