New arrangement expands work opportunities for Canadian and South Korean youth

New arrangement expands work opportunities for Canadian and South Korean youth

May 23, 2023—Toronto, Ontario— The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening ties with South Korea, a key partner for Canada in the Indo-Pacific, as we mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries this year. Today, Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of…

Does Age affect my Express Entry score?

Does Age affect my Express Entry score?

Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience; work experience must have been gained in the 3 years before you apply Federal Skilled Worker Program for skilled…

A lower express entry draw

A lower express entry draw

On March 23rd, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates through the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. The results showed that the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for selection was 484. The draw included candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian…

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

Foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will qualify to work in Canada longer March 17, 2023—Toronto—Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that international graduates with…

Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures

Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures

Due to the ongoing situation in Iran, we’ve introduced special measures to support Iranian temporary residents in Canada as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Iran. Iranian temporary residents in CanadaYou can apply to extend your stay in Canada for free by applying to extend your current temporary status change your temporary…

Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada

Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada

Ottawa, February 23, 2023 — The Government of Canada is resuming the collection of biometrics for individuals in Canada who are applying for temporary residence. Individuals who apply for temporary residence on or after February 23, 2023, need to provide their biometrics. This includes those applying to extend their stay as a student, worker or…

Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

Quick Facts The change will be effective as of April 30, 2023, and will be retrospective for caregivers who have already applied. The shift in criteria is intended to apply to applicants from both the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) pilot and the Home Support Worker (HSW) pilot, including those whose applications have already been…

Find out if you need a medical exam for your permanent resident application

Find out if you need a medical exam for your permanent resident application

Certain clients may be eligible for an exemption from the Immigration Medical Examination requirement when making an application from within Canada. This temporary public policy seeks to streamline the health screening requirement for foreign nationals who have made an application from within Canada and have previously completed an Immigration Medical Exam, that included a physical…

International Experience Canada program is now open to welcome international youth to Canada

International Experience Canada program is now open to welcome international youth to Canada

January 9, 2023—Ottawa—International youth contribute valuable and diverse skills to Canada’s economy when they come from abroad to gain meaningful work and life experiences here. Similarly, Canadian youth benefit from working and travelling abroad and coming home with an international perspective. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the International Experience…