In 2022, the number of temporary residence applications from Ukrainian citizens increased significantly, with nearly half a million applications being received. This represents a 5000% increase compared to the number of applications in 2020, a year before Russia's invasion, which was barely 8,000

Source: ATIP Plus.

Family members of most foreign workers now can apply for an open work permit.

Operational manuals

The IRCC will accept the Pearson language test for immigration purposes beginning in late 2023, making it the third English-designated language agency.

Designated language testing agencies

The conversion table to CLB is yet to be announced.

The amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to qualify for permanent residence is being reduced from 24 months to 12 months.

News Release

Canada announced a special measure for the Iranians residing in Canada temporarily, waiving extension fees and easing processing, Effective March 1st.

The minister also promised to announce a new open work permit pathway and a permanent residency for those who promote and advocate human rights.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/02/canada-announces-support-for-iranian-temporary-residents.html

Canada announces the second round of extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months starting on April 6th, 2023, which includes those out of status and beyond the 90-day statutory restoration timeframe.

#PGWP #EXTENSION

Is it reasonable for the Immigration Appeal Division to find that it does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal pursuant to subsection 63(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27 if the permanent resident visa is expired at the time the removal order is issued?

The FCA answers it as " YES".

https://canlii.ca/t/jx651#par18

The IRCC minister announced a new public policy that will issue open work permits to spousal applicants and their dependent children regardless of whether they applied under Family class as an overseas applicant or spousal/common-law partner in Canada applicant.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/spousal-work-permit-exemption.html

Canada will prioritize express entry selection based on the job categories. These are the categories for this year:


- healthcare
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) - professions
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- transport
- agriculture and agri-food

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/canada-launches-new-process-to-welcome-skilled-newcomers-with-work-experience-in-priority-jobs-as-permanent-residents.html

Canada expands the list of Visa-Free countries (Those need eTA) to another 13 countries including countries in Africa, Asia and South America.

🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda
🇦🇷Argentina
🇨🇷Costa Rica
🇲🇦Morocco
🇵🇦Panama
🇵🇭Philippines
🇰🇳St. Kitts & Nevis
🇱🇨St. Lucia
🇻🇨St. Vincent and the Grenadines
🇸🇨Seychelles
🇹🇭Thailand
🇹🇹Trinidad & Tobago
🇺🇾Uruguay