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Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration almost doubled in January 2023

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According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in January 2023, Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration sponsorship led to almost twice as many individuals obtaining permanent residency in Canada compared to the same month last year.  In January, Canada saw a significant increase of 90.1% in the number of new permanent residents (10,065) who arrived through spousal sponsorship immigration, compared to the same month in 2022 when only 5,295 newcomers were reunited with their loved ones through this program. This increase is also 126.9% higher than the same month in 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant decline in immigration levels in 2020, however, the number of spousal sponsorships in Canada is already almost identical to pre-pandemic levels.    About the Canada Spousal Sponsorship A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse to immigrate to Canada and gain permanent residence. Canada is aware of the significance of intact families. Applications for spousal sponsorship are therefore given top priority.  You may be able to sponsor your spouse, partner, or dependent children to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents if you’re eligible. You must be able to in order to: support them financially make sure they don’t require government social assistance Your spouse, partner, or dependent child may be sponsored if: At least 18 years of age You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has a Canadian Indian Act registration. You can prove that you aren’t receiving social assistance due to a disability. You can meet the basic needs of any person you wish to sponsor.   Want to know more details about “Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration almost doubled in January 2023“ you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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The new Canada-U.S. border deal will cost Canadian taxpayers at least this much

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Canadian taxpayers might have to pay at least $60 million in a decade if the U.S.-Canada border were closed to asylum seekers. The expense of the Mounties stepping up “challenging” enforcement actions aren’t taken into consideration in that analysis. Ottawa and Washington expanded a bilateral agreement in March to turn back irregular migrants who try to enter the other country for protection, but a cost-benefit analysis was not published in the Canada Gazette till recently.   As stated in the public notice about the amended Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA): “The RCMP will find it challenging to consistently implement the Regulations given the breadth and terrain of Canada’s landscape, the challenges posed by Indigenous and private lands, and the limits of current border technology (such as sensors, and cameras), along with the challenges these factors present.” “Responding to reports of border crossings and intercepting irregular migrants between the ports is resource-intensive and risks diverting policing resources.” The RCMP is responsible for monitoring unauthorized border crossings. It will be supported for greater initiatives to improve and substitute ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) equipment as well as to build a new project team to identify technical and other requirements.   However, the notice also stated that these expenditures are not viewed as incremental and are not included in the analysis. “It is acknowledged that investment in these new resources will probably help support… the broader objective of a reduction in irregular migration following implementation of the regulatory amendments,” it said.  The estimated $61.5 million price in today’s dollars only includes transition expenses, up-front capital expenditures, ongoing processing, operations, and enforcement costs for the Canada Border Services Agency and the immigration department. It includes: $560,000 this year alone will be spent on communication devices, IT expenses, program delivery instructions updates, additional administrative materials, and training expenses; 1.28 million dollars over the following ten years will be spent on purchasing vehicles to transport migrants, office equipment acquisition and installation costs, and renovations to add processing areas like interview rooms due to the increased dispersion of asylum seekers’ border crossing points; and $59.61 million over a ten-year period for continuous processing, operations, and enforcement costs for duties including determining eligibility, conducting investigations, gathering intelligence, reviews, overseeing infrastructure, litigation, and maintaining vehicles.   Officials predict that when migration patterns change, there will be a rise in the costs of police border towns and well-traveled tourist destinations in order to respond to calls, look into occurrences of illegal migration, and deal with possible people smuggling. According to the public notice, there may also be costs or hazards for asylum seekers who decide to manipulate the system. Since 2017, there has been an increase in unauthorized immigration to Canada via the United States, reaching approximately 40,000 asylum seekers in 2018. More than 90% of them entered Canada via Quebec’s renowned Roxham Road, placing stress on the nation’s asylum system as well as local housing and community services.   Want to know more details about ”The new Canada-U.S. border deal will cost Canadian taxpayers at least this much” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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immigration inventories and backlogs

Ottawa updated immigration inventories and backlogs

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On April 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,017,700 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to the update, 44.4% of applications in the inventory exceeded service standards.  IRCC is dedicated to processing 80% of applications within their service standard, though some complex cases may require a comprehensive assessment. Currently, 46% of temporary residence requests – including ones for visiting, studying, or working abroad and 51% of permanent residency applications are in the backlog. Additionally, 25% of citizenship applications are also exceeding service standards.   Updated immigration inventories and backlogs To clear the backlog of applications in their inventories, IRCC is taking action. The IRCC intends to process 80% of applications in accordance with its service standards. This enables anticipated delays in some extremely complex situations or where clients must provide additional information before IRCC can finalize their applications.    2022-2023 Actual and projected percentage of federal high-skilled application backlog Month with year Backlog (Actual) Backlog (projected) Jan 22 89% – Feb 22 92% – Mar 22 98% – Apr 22 99% – May 22 100% – Jun 22 100% – Jul 22 99% – Aug 22 90% 86% Sep 22 68% 72% Oct 22 45% 59% Nov 22 31% 46% Dec 22 22% 20% Jan 23 20% 20% Feb 23 20% 20% Mar 23 18% 20% Apr 23 – 20% May 23 – 20%   Actual and projected Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) backlog application percentage for 2022–2023 Month with year Backlog (Actual) Backlog (projected) Jan 22 56% – Feb 22 55% – Mar 22 54% – Apr 22 51% – May 22 47% – Jun 22 45% – Jul 22 43% – Aug 22 42% 39% Sep 22 40% 35% Oct 22 42% 31% Nov 22 42% 28% Dec 22 41% 20% Jan 23 38% 40% Feb 23 32% 39% Mar 23 30% 32% Apr 23 – 30% May 23 – 28% Jun 23 – 24%   2022–2023 Actual and projected temporary resident visa (TRV) backlog percentage Month with year Backlog (Actual) Backlog (projected) Jan 22 70% – Feb 22 74% – Mar 22 55% – Apr 22 55% – May 22 56% – Jun 22 71% – Jul 22 67% – Aug 22 71% 68% Sep 22 74% 71% Oct 22 74% 70% Nov 22 70% 67% Dec 22 70% 77% Jan 23 68% 68% Feb 23 64% 68% Mar 23 61% 65% Apr 23 – 56% May 23 – 42% Jun 23 – 42%   2022–2023 Percentage of the backlog of study permits – Actual and projected Month with year Backlog (Actual) Backlog (projected) Jan 22 42% – Feb 22 34% – Mar 22 27% – Apr 22 32% – May 22 31% – Jun 22 30% – Jul 22 31% – Aug 22 38% 39% Sep 22 31% 42% Oct 22 26% 33% Nov 22 28% 31% Dec 22 32% 33% Jan 23 35% 36% Feb 23 29% 34% Mar 23 23% 25% Apr 23 – 22% May 23 – 15% Jun 23 – 15%   2022–2023 Percentage of the backlog of work permits – Actual and projected Month with year Backlog (Actual) Backlog (projected) Jan 22 48% – Feb 22 51% – Mar 22 29% – Apr 22 23% – May 22 26% – Jun 22 28% – Jul 22 28% – Aug 22 34% 29% Sep 22 27% 35% Oct 22 23% 49% Nov 22 24% 55% Dec 22 25% 60% Jan 23 26% 26% Feb 23 23% 28% Mar 23 18% 28% Apr 23 – 26% May 23 – 24% Jun 23 – 22% Approximately 74% of work permits in our inventories are from the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel.   Also, Read about the:  IRCC New steps To Clear Visitor Visa Backlog    Want to know more details about “Ottawa updated immigration inventories and backlogs” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot may become permanent

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The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) has the potential to become a permanent immigration program. According to Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the RNIP has been an enormous success, and communities that participate in the program want to bring more people in through the program.  The RNIP communities recruit skilled immigrants as part of the five-year RNIP project to fill the labor shortage in small communities with an aging population and a lack of skilled workers. Skilled immigrants are recruited through the five-year RNIP to work in smaller areas with aging populations and labor shortages. The RNIP launched as the COVID-19 pandemic was about to spread, and despite travel and public health limitations that made immigration challenging, 390 new permanent residents were accepted under the program in 2021, according to the most recent information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  Then, through the RNIP, that number increased by more than three times last year to reach 1,360 new permanent residents.  The RNIP has only collected data for the month of January so far this year, but even with that limited data, the program welcomed 510 new permanent residents.   If the RNIP maintains that many arrivals, there could be 6,120 immigrants arriving under the program this year, which is more than four times as many as there were in 2018.    Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local community. By providing a route to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers who desire to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the advantages of economic immigration to smaller areas.   Participating communities in RNIP These are communities participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC To be included in the pilot, communities must: have a population of 50,000 or fewer and be situated at least 75 kilometers from the center of a census metropolitan area; or, according to the Statistics Canada Remoteness Index, has a population of up to 200,000 and is situated far from other major cities.   Want to know more details about the “Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot may become permanent” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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Ottawa announced $65 million in funding to improve settlement services

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On May 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided over $65 million in funding extensions to improve settlement services, service provider organizations nationwide to continue important settlement services, which include services for racialized newcomer women, pre-arrival services, and language training for newcomers in French-speaking minority communities.  With this funding, service provider organizations can deliver services to newcomers more efficiently, maximizing their economic and social integration. In addition, pre-arrival service investments support newcomers and families joining Canada’s diverse communities while strengthening Canada’s economy.   The YMCA of the National Capital Region will receive over $1.2 million as part of this funding announcement, according to Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde, so it can continue providing important pre-arrival programs to new immigrants. This funding extension will keep supporting service provider organizations in their efforts to provide services to immigrants before they enter Canada. The YMCA provides a wide range of services abroad that can be accessible both in person and online. Before arriving in Canada, newcomers can get access to important resources through pre-arrival service providers, such as information on the Canadian job market, employment counseling, and soft skill development. Refugees, immigration, and citizenship The pre-arrival services program in Canada maximize the economic and social integration of newcomers by Through a streamlined, simple approach, we directly connect clients with the information and services they need. encouraging newcomers to apply, if necessary, for acknowledgment of their foreign credentials prior to arrival. connecting clients with Canadian federal and provincial settlement services. Pre-arrival services investments are investments in the families and newcomers joining Canada’s various communities, and they support their development while boosting the country’s economy.  Quick Facts about the settlement services The 15 service provider organizations, with financial extensions for pre-arrival assistance, are situated in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and abroad and provide services to clients in their home countries. Since 1998, Canada has supported pre-arrival services. Services were initially only provided for refugees, but in 2001 they were made available to other types of immigrants as well. In order to promote the Francophone Integration Pathway and offer training in French or English to Francophone and Allophone newcomers, the specific language training for francophone newcomers to francophone minority communities program was established in 2019. The department currently supports six organizations that offer newcomers who choose to settle in one of these communities and speak French direct language training services. The Canadian government approved up to $5.8 million in extra funding for 10 efforts sponsored by the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot through 2025 in December 2022. In addition to the $15 million over two years that was allocated in Budget 2021 to continue support for this project, this funding was also included.   Want to know more details about “Ottawa announced $65 million in funding to improve settlement services” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

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On May 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have reduced for all streams except the Global Talent, Permanent Residence, and Low-wage streams. Average Processing Times for LMIA Applications For April 2023 The average processing times for LMIA applications usually take to process full application from the time it is received by the service Canada until the decision letter is given to you. The given table below shows the average processing times across all processing centers in Canada and represents the average time it takes to process. Global Talent Stream – 9 business days Agricultural stream – 13 business days (-2 days) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program – 8 business days (-4 days) Permanent residence stream – 34 business days (+9 days) In-home caregivers – 18 business days (-11 days) High-wage stream – 31 business days (-2 days) Low-wage stream – 37 business days (+1 day)   Service Canada is committed to providing all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and acknowledges the significance of the program in solving Canada’s labor shortages and meeting the needs of Canadian businesses. Depending on the number of applications the TFWP receives, processing times for LMIA applications may vary. Once you get a positive response from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) about your LMIA application, work permits will then be granted.   What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment? Before hiring a foreign worker, a Canadian business may require to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA will demonstrate that a foreign worker is required to fill the position. Additionally, it will demonstrate that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is qualified for the position. A confirmation letter is another name for a positive LMIA. The worker can submit a work permit application after the employer receives the LMIA. Applicants for work permits must meet the following requirements: a job offer letter,  a contract,  a copy of the LMIA, and  the LMIA number   Also, read the latest Canadian Immigration News: ESDC PUBLISHED NEW PROCESSING TIMES FOR LMIA APPLICATIONS as of March 13, 2023 CANADA EXTENDS PGWPS OF INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES TO WORK IN CANADA FOR LONGER PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TO HIRE INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED NURSES IN DUBAI   Want to know more details about “ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada updated instructions for the Safe Third Country Agreement

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On May 4, 2023, the Government of Canada published updated instructions for the Safe Third Country Agreement. Effective March 25, 2023, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) has been extended to cover the entire land border through the implementation of the Additional Protocol (AP).  The AP, together with corresponding regulatory amendments, expands the application of the STCA to include individuals who submit an asylum claim when entering Canada between ports of entry, as well as those who submit a refugee claim inland following an irregular entry.  In order to take into account this expansion of the STCA, Updates have been made to the related program delivery instructions.   Protection claims processing in Canada: Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) If the person seeking refuge came to Canada directly or indirectly from a nation listed in the regulations that are not their country of nationality or their previous country of residence, their refugee claim cannot be referred to the Refugee Protection Division.  The Safe Third Country Agreement also referred to as the STCA, is an agreement that Canada and the US participated in and went into effect on December 29, 2004.  Unless they can convince an officer that an exemption to the agreement applies, those who arrive in Canada from the US (or vice versa) and seek refugee protection are allowed to return to the US under the terms of the agreement. Also, read the latest immigration news: The US, Spain, and Canada will partner to increase engagement in Latin America Immigration Minister waived application fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan   Want to know more details about “Canada updated instructions for the Safe Third Country Agreement” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Immigration to Canada

Immigration to Canada has increased by 40% in 2023

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According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, immigration to Canada increased by nearly 40% in the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period last year.  Canada admitted 100,430 new permanent residents in January and February 2023 – a dramatic increase from 72,815 permanent residents accepted in the first two months of 2022. This increase shows that if this trend continues throughout the rest of 2023, it will be a record year for immigration to Canada. If immigration at that rate continued for the rest of 2023, Canada would welcome 602,580 new permanent residents this year, significantly over Ottawa’s target of 465,000 new permanent residents. According to Ottawa’s 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan, 485,000 new permanent residents will come to Canada in 2024 and another 500,000 in 2025.    2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan The recently released Immigration Levels Plan for 2023–2025 shows that the Canadian government is increasing its immigration goals once again. Canada aims to accept 500,000 new permanent residents in a single year by the year 2025.  According to the suggestion, presented by Minister of Immigration Sean Fraser on November 1, 2022, Canada hopes to accept 1.45 million new permanent residents over a period of three years, representing all immigration categories. Immigration Levels plans 2023-2025 are welcoming immigrants via immigration programs,    Economic programs include:  Federal High Skilled Federal Economic Public Policies Federal Business Caregivers Agri-Food Pilot Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Economic Mobility Pathways Project Atlantic Immigration Program Provincial Nominee Program Quebec Skilled Workers and Business Total Economic Target: 266,210   Family Programs Immigration programs include:  Spouses, Partners, and Children Parents and Grandparents In Family Program Tarteg: 106,500   Refugees and Protected Persons Programs include:  Protected Persons in Canada and Dependents Abroad Resettled Refugees – Government-Assisted Resettled Refugees – Privately Sponsored Resettled Refugees – Blended Visa Office-Referred Total Refugees and Protected Persons Target: 76,305 Total Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other Target: 15,985   The targets for principal applicants, spouses, and dependents who land through Express Entry will increase to 82,880 in 2023, 109,020 in 2024, and 114,000 in 2025. Targets for the PNP will rise to 105,500 in 2023, 110,000 in 2024, and 117,500 in 2025. It will continue to be Canada’s top program for admitting immigrants from economic classes immigrants By November 1 of each year, hypothetical targets and ranges will be confirmed or adjusted for 2024 and 2025.   Want to know more details about ”Immigration to Canada has increased by 40% in 2023″ you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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Newfoundland and Labrador doubles its PNP allocation for immigration

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Six months after requesting an increase in its PNP allocation for immigration, Newfoundland and Labrador, an Atlantic Canadian province, has doubled its yearly immigration from 1,500 to 3,050 people.  According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the province welcomed 3,495 new permanent residents in 2022, representing a 70.9% increase from the 2,045 new immigrants in the previous year. To date, the province welcomed 1,585 new permanent residents in 2023. If immigration continued rising at that rate for the whole of 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador would welcome 9,510 new immigrants this year. From the 1,120 new permanent residents that came to its shores in 2015, Newfoundland and Labrador has more than tripled its level of immigration as of its most current year’s numbers. The province is finally having a population increase after years of demographic loss, which is mostly attributed to immigration. The population of Newfoundland and Labrador hit 531,948 on the first day of this year, which is the highest level in more than twenty years, according to the province’s own figures. Also Read: IMMIGRATION IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE CANADA’S POPULATION TO 40 MILLION IN JUNE 2023 IRCC  REVISED THE MINIMUM REQUIRED INCOME FOR SUPER VISA APPLICATIONS   Newfoundland and Labrador’s Immigration Future Ottawa promptly raised some provinces’ immigration allocations in response, conforming to Canada’s proactive immigration policy. Newfoundland and Labrador is a significant player in Canada’s goal to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents this year as part of the 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. Over 500,000 new permanent residents are anticipated to move to Canada by 2025, bringing the total number of immigrants over the following three years to 1.45 million. This innovative strategy shows Canada’s dedication to building a diverse society, with Newfoundland and Labrador leading the way in this innovative endeavor. We regularly share updated immigration news, want to keep updated, add the latest immigration news in your RSS feed: https://immigrationmatters.info/feed    Want to know more details about “Newfoundland and Labrador doubles its PNP allocation for immigration” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET as of March 21

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IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET as of March 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and March 19, 2023, 25,518 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land, and 165,452 Ukrainians reached by air. Between March 17, 2022, and March 16, 2023, IRCC received 943,730 applications under the CUAET. In total, IRCC has approved 616,429 applications from Ukrainian nationals.   943,730 Ukrainians submitted CUAET applications as of March 16 of this year, and 616,429 had been approved. Only 190,970, however, have made it to Canada. CUAET is primarily a visiting visa, Ukrainians may simultaneously and for no fee submit an application for an open work permit.  Participants with an open work permit may work for any Canadian employer.   Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honorable Sean Fraser, announced:  That the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel will be extended by the Canadian government (CUAET), which means: Ukrainians and their family members can submit a free CUAET visa application overseas until July 15, 2023; Travel to Canada under the special measures will be allowed up to March 31, 2024, for individuals with a CUAET visa;  Holders of CUAETs who are already in Canada will have until March 31, 2024, at no fee, to extend or adjust their temporary status.   Who can apply for CUAET?  Ukrainian nationals, as well as their family members, such as their spouse, common-law partner, children, and children of their children, as well as children of a dependent child of a Ukrainian nation, can apply for CUAET.   Also, Read the; Benefits and features of the CUAET    Want to know more details about “IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET as of March 21” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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