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You can find the most recent Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) news here.
You can find the most recent Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) news here.
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,032 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,032 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 10 December 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 1,032 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class in its biggest draw of this kind ever to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 698. More
Canada launches new initiative to protect vulnerable women and girls in Central America
Canada launches new initiative to protect vulnerable women and girls in Central America
Ottawa, 07 December 2021
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development, a new initiative to empower and protect women and girls in Central America. More
New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opens
New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opens
Ottawa, 24 November 2021
Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, unscrupulous actors can exploit the system and take advantage of people. That’s why the Government of Canada is strengthening the regulation of immigration consultants to protect those who wish to come here. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 613 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 613 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 24 November 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 613 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class in its biggest draw of this kind ever to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 737. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 775 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 775 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 10 November 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 775 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 685. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 888 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 888 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 27 October 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 888 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 744. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 681 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 681 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 13 October 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 681 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 720. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 761 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 761 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 29 September 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 761 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 742. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 521 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 521 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 15 September 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 521 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 732. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 14 September 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 2,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 462. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 635 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 635 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 01 September 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 635 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 764. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 19 August 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 3,000 of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 403. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 463 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 463 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 18 August 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 463 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 751. More
Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety
Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety
Ottawa, 13 August 2021
As the Taliban continues to take over more of Afghanistan, Afghans’ lives are under threat—and many have already fled the country. To help address the growing humanitarian crisis, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans threatened by the Taliban and forced to flee Afghanistan. More
Canada invests $100 million to support newcomers’ integration
Canada invests $100 million to support newcomers’ integration
Ottawa, 12 August 2021
To help ensure that all newcomers have access to the support they need, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced an investment of $100 million over the next 3 years to improve the way newcomers access settlement services through the service delivery improvements (SDI) process. More
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement
Ottawa, 12 August 2021
Over the past years, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have worked together closely to help more newcomers choose, settle and thrive in the province. Central to these efforts is the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. First signed in 2016, the agreement sets out joint objectives and lays a blueprint for federal-provincial cooperation on immigration. Building on this success, the Honourable Marco E. l. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the extension of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. More
Government announces new initiatives to help racialized newcomer women succeed in Canada
Government announces new initiatives to help racialized newcomer women succeed in Canada
Ottawa, 11 August 2021
The Government of Canada is committed to helping every woman and girl in Canada reach her full potential. A central part of this is addressing and overcoming the unique barriers that can sometimes stand in their way. These barriers can be particularly significant for racialized newcomer women, and have increased since the onset of the pandemic and its disproportionate impact on women.
To help address these challenges and create more opportunities for racialized newcomer women, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced support for 11 innovative projects through the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot. More
New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants to open this fall
New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants to open this fall
Ottawa, 10 August 2021
Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, unscrupulous actors can exploit the system and take advantage of people. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking meaningful action to root out immigration fraud and protect those who wish to come here. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 05 August 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 3,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 404. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 512 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 512 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 04 August 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 512 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 760. More
Canada offers refuge to Afghans who assisted Canada
Canada offers refuge to Afghans who assisted Canada
Ottawa, 23 July 2021
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced a special program to resettle the Afghans who were integral to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 22 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 4,500 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 357. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 462 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 462 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 21 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 462 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 734. More
Canada to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Canada to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Ottawa, 20 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite a record number of people to apply under the 2021 intake of the Program. IRCC will accept up to 30,000 additional applications, giving more Canadians and permanent residents than ever before the opportunity to bring their loved ones to Canada. More
Canada launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders
Canada launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders
Ottawa, 16 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced today the launch of a dedicated refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders at risk who are fleeing persecution in their home country. Canada will become one of the first countries to offer a dedicated, permanent pathway for human rights defenders, and will resettle up to 250 human rights defenders per year, including their family members, through the Government-Assisted Refugees Program. More
New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
Ottawa, 15 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced today that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application More
IRCC’s first Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report provides insight on the path to success for newcomers in Canada
IRCC’s first Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report provides insight on the path to success for newcomers in Canada
Ottawa, 14 July 2021
A new report, the first of its kind, finds that new Canadians give high marks to the settlement services offered to them, and see these services as crucial in setting newcomers up for success in Canada. More
Canada invites French-speaking temporary residents to take advantage of pathways to permanent residence
Canada invites French-speaking temporary residents to take advantage of pathways to permanent residence
Ottawa, 12 July 2021
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Liane Roy, President of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne, visited Bathurst to invite French-speaking temporary residents in Canada to take advantage of the recently launched temporary pathway to permanent residence. More
Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries
Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries
Ottawa, 09 July 2021
As we emerge from the global pandemic in the months ahead, Canada’s International Student Program can play an important role in our economic recovery. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 08 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 4,500 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 369. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 627 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 627 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 07 July 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 627 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 760. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 24 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 6,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 357. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,002 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,002 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 23 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 1,002 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 742. More
Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights
Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights
Ottawa, 21 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) today announced that Bill C-8 has received Royal Assent and is now law. As of today, Canada’s Oath of Citizenship officially recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and the obligation that all citizens have to uphold the treaties between the Crown and Indigenous nations. More
Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees
Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees
Ottawa, 18 June 2021
In advance of World Refugee Day, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) is announcing 3 new initiatives to assist even more refugees. More
Indigenous peoples can now reclaim their traditional names on immigration identity documents
Indigenous peoples can now reclaim their traditional names on immigration identity documents
Ottawa, 14 June 2021
Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced today that Indigenous peoples can now reclaim their Indigenous names, as written, on passports and other immigration documents. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 10 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 6,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 368. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 940 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 940 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 09 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 940 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 711. More
Canada announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents
Canada announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents
Ottawa, 08 June 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is announcing initiatives to help more Hong Kongers come to Canada. . More
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,956 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,956 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 31 May 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 5,956 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 380. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 500 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 26 May 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 500 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 713. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,842 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 1,842 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 20 May 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 1,842 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 397. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,147 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 4,147 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 13 May 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 4,147 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 752. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 557 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 557 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 12 May 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 557 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 752. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 29 April 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 6,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 400. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 381 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 381 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 28 April 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 381 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 771. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 16 April 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 6,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 417. More
Canada launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing
Canada launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing
Ottawa, 15 April 2021
6,000 caregiver applications will be prioritized by the end of 2021; 1,500 by June 30, 2021. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 266 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 266 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 14 April 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 266 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 753. More
Temporary Public Policy: New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates
Temporary Public Policy: New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates
Ottawa, 14 April 2021
Starting May 6, 2021, this pathway will allow eligible international graduates, who studied in Canada, as well as temporary workers in health care and other essential occupations, to apply for permanent residence. More
COVID-19 Update: Applicants should start collecting supporting information as IRCC resumes processing of applications in progress
COVID-19 Update: Applicants should start collecting supporting information as IRCC resumes processing of applications in progress
Ottawa, 12 April 2021
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is starting to review in-process applications delayed by Covid-19 and to contact clients who need to provide more information. If you still need to provide supporting documents for your application, start to collect them now. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 01 April 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 5,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is as low as 432. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 284 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 284 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 31 March 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 183 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 778. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 18 March 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 5,000 candidates of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 449. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 183 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 183 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 17 March 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 183 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is 682. More
Express Entry: Canada sends 671 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Express Entry: Canada sends 671 invitations to apply for permanent residency
Ottawa, 08 March 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is inviting 671 candidates of the Provincial Nominee Program to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off is at 739. More
Thousands of skilled workers in Canada invited to stay permanently
Thousands of skilled workers in Canada invited to stay permanently
Ottawa, 13 February 2021