Canada's immigration engine is running hot! The nation smashed its 2023 immigration targets by welcoming over 470,000 new permanent residents. Fueled by a surge from India, Asia and Africa, Canada looks set to continue its high immigration intake in the coming years.
Canada has unveiled new measures, including a new open work permit, to facilitate family reunification for permanent residents. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced faster visa processing and improved application procedures, aiming to bring families together sooner. The open work permit will be available for spousal and family class applicants, while extensions will be offered for existing permit holders. These measures aim to address labor shortages and streamline immigration processes.
The IRCC revealed some long-awaited good news for immigration candidates both inside and outside of Canada on Friday. It stated that Express Entry draws will restart soon and that invitations to apply for permanent residency will commence in early July.…
