Canadian Immigration Minister, Marc Miller introduced a new Canadian citizenship by descent legislation called the Bill C-71 today, May 23, 2024.
This bill aims to extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation while preserving the value of Canadian citizenship. It would immediately give Canadian citizenship to those born abroad to a Canadian parent who was also born abroad before the Act takes effect.
Children born overseas and adopted by Canadian parents beyond the first generation will also be granted citizenship directly.
After the law takes effect, parents born in another country who have or adopt children born outside Canada must have been in Canada for at least 1,095 days before their child is born or adopted to pass on citizenship.
Bill C-71, a law to change the Citizenship Act (2024), would bring back citizenship for “Lost Canadians” who lost it or never got it because of old rules in past citizenship laws. Before the law starts, Bill C-71 would also give citizenship to the children and grandchildren of “lost Canadians,” and to anyone born outside Canada to a Canadian parent in later generations.
More update on this information as it unfolds but definitely exciting news in many quarters.
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British Columbia invites over 72 candidates for permanent residency in targeted rounds of invitations on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
See below details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
May 22, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
93
<5
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
93
9
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
10
Targeting 35 tech occupations
122
50
Veterinary care
80
3
The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively.
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Canada welcomed 121,620 new permanent residents in the first quarter of 2024.
See Below New PR Admissions in First Quarter of 2024 and Annual Immigration Levels Plan
Year
First Quarter
New PRs
Annual
Immigration
Targets
2024
121,620
485,000
2023
145,495
465,000
2022
113,805
431,645
2021
70,495
401,000
2020
69,140
341,000
2019
65,955
330,800
2018
80,005
310,000
2017
72,835
300,000
2016
86,235
300,000
2015
51,125
260,000 to 285,000
Additionally, 135,291 authorizations and visas were issued to permanent residents from January to March. During the same months in 2023, the number was 156,272.
See below first quarter comparison by province:
Year
Q1 2024
New PRs
Q1 2023
New PRs
Percentage
Change
Canada
121,620
145,495
-16.41%
Ontario
52,720
60,860
-13.37%
British Columbia
17,745
24,495
-27.56%
Alberta
15,360
17,155
-10.46%
Quebec
13,355
16,065
-16.87%
Manitoba
5,680
8,855
-35.85%
Saskatchewan
5,610
7,395
-24.13%
New Brunswick
3,995
2,940
+35.88%
Nova Scotia
3,995
3,935
+1.52%
Newfoundland and Labrador
1,405
2,045
-31.30%
Prince Edward Island
1,330
1,275
+4.31%
Yukon
295
345
-14.49%
Northwest Territories
115
125
-8%
Nunavut
10
10
unchanged
See below the number of new PRs admitted from top 10 source countries:
Country
Q1 2024 New PRs
India
37,880
China
8,135
Phillipines
7,990
Afghanistan
5,025
Nigeria
4,690
Cameroon
3,725
Iran
3,570
Pakistan
2,630
United States
2,480
Eritrea
2,360
Indians made up 31% of new permanent resident entrants, followed by individuals from China, the Philippines, Afghanistan, and Nigeria as the top five groups.
A total of 36,635 new permanent residents have been admitted under the Express Entry system, the largest federal economic immigration category. This represents a 6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023, when 34,555 permanent residents were admitted.
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British Columbia sent out over 72 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general and targeted draw announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
In a general BC PNP draw, 37 invitations have been issued for the BC PNP Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, which also include their Express Entry options.
9 profiles with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors, also 9 candidates with experience in any of the 25-construction related occupations, finally 17 profiles in any of the 39- healthcare related occupations were all considered in the targeted BC PNP Draw.
See below full details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
May 14, 2024
General
Skilled Worker
131
37
Skilled Worker – EEBC option
131
International Graduate
131
International Graduate – EEBC option
131
Express Entry & Semi-Skilled
107
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
90
9
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
93
9
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
17
Veterinary care
80
<5
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International Students completing their studies in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Canada are now ineligible to apply for a Postgraduate Work Permit (PGWP). This took effect yesterday, May 15, 2024.
On January 22, 2024, IRCC announced that international graduates of college programs offered through a public-private curriculum licensing partnership would no longer be eligible to apply for PGWP starting September 1, 2024. However, speculation suggests that this date was moved up to May 15, 2024, after IRCC found that some colleges had shifted their fall admissions earlier to evade the new rule.
See below PGWP eligibility requirement:
International students who have attended a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). To be eligible, they must have maintained full-time student status throughout their program and possess a study permit that has been valid for the past 180 days.
Students must also meet one of the conditions below to be eligible for PGWP
Type of institution
Required length of program
Program outcome
Public post-secondary DLI, such asa college,a trade/technical institution, ora university
8 months or longer
Your program must lead to one of the following:a degree (associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctorate)a diploma or a certificate
Quebec public secondary DLI offers vocational training programs
900 hours or longer
Your program must lead to one of the following:a diploma of vocational studies (DVS)an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS)
Quebec collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP)
900 hours or longer
Your program must lead to one of the following:an attestation of college studies (ACS)a diploma of college studies (DCS)
Your program must lead to one of the following:an attestation of college studies (ACS)a diploma of college studies (DCS)You must be enrolled in one of the provincially subsidized study programs. This may not include all study programs offered at the DLI.
Canadian private-designated learning institution authorized by the province to confer degrees.
n/a
Your DLI must be authorized by the province to confer degrees, including an associate degree a bachelor’s degree a master’s degree or a doctorate
You must be enrolled in one of the study programs leading to a degree, as authorized by the province. This may not include all study programs offered by the private DLI.
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During the past week, International Experience Canada (IEC) issued 1,818 invitations for work permits across various categories including Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op Internship.
1,568 invitations were sent for the Working Holiday category, with 169 invitations allocated for the Young Professional category and 81 for the International Co-op (Internship) category.
1. IEC 2024 Working Holiday
Individuals invited from eligible countries in the Working Holiday category are granted an open work permit, enabling them to work for nearly any company in Canada.
Candidates qualify for this category if they;
have no employment offer.
want to work for more than one employer in Canada.
would like to work in more than one location and earn money so that you can travel
See below IEC Working Holiday Invitation
Country
Invitations issued last week
Available Spots
Candidates in Pool
2024 Quota
Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra
0
15
0
25
Excellent
Australia
248
0
198
Unlimited
Excellent
Austria
7
31
3
168
Excellent
Belgium
27
37
24
750
Excellent
Chile
3
6
8,754
725
Very low
Costa Rica
-28
0
2,161
80
Very low
Croatia
1
245
2
275
Excellent
Czech Republic
13
635
12
1,000
Excellent
Denmark
6
168
12
350
Excellent
Estonia
2
61
0
110
Excellent
Finland
1
0
2
Unlimited
Excellent
France
133
86
17,144
7,000
Very low
Germany
96
2,394
69
4,490
Excellent
Greece
3
32
8
160
Excellent
Hong Kong
13
23
7
200
Excellent
Iceland
0
112
2
120
Excellent
Ireland
78
8,087
75
10,500
Excellent
Italy
70
720
50
1,750
Excellent
Japan
189
2,180
166
6,500
Excellent
Latvia
1
1
13
45
Very Low
Lithuania
6
34
5
188
Excellent
Luxembourg
0
65
1
80
Excellent
Netherlands
0
0
139
500
Very low
New Zealand
53
1,404
59
2,500
Excellent
Norway
8
76
2
135
Excellent
Poland
20
344
11
635
Excellent
Portugal
26
1,335
21
1,750
Excellent
San Marino
0
24
0
25
Excellent
Slovakia
13
108
7
315
Excellent
Slovenia
2
57
2
80
Excellent
South Korea
32
1,325
1,695
10,000
Fair
Spain
47
125
46
875
Excellent
Sweden
15
424
10
580
Excellent
Taiwan
53
48
2,290
940
Very Low
United Kingdom
430
2,136
300
9,000
Excellent
Total
1,568
22,338
33,290
61,851
2. Young Professionals Category
In the Young Professionals category, selected candidates from eligible countries are provided with an employer-specific work visa.
Candidates qualify for this category if they have;
A legitimate job offer from a Canadian firm that can help you progress professionally.
to work for the same company in the same location.
See below IEC Young Professionals Invitation:
Country
Invitations issued last week
Available Spots
Candidates in Pool
2024 Quota
Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia
8
0
7
Unlimited
Excellent
Austria
1
4
0
10
Excellent
Chile
0
2
194
20
Very low
Costa Rica
0
1
138
18
Very low
Croatia
0
17
0
20
Excellent
Czech Republic
5
25
6
145
Excellent
Estonia
1
7
0
10
Excellent
Finland
1
0
0
Unlimited
Excellent
France
70
1,179
58
2,200
Excellent
France
9
791
56
1,000
Excellent
Germany
9
165
5
350
Excellent
Greece
6
11
2
38
Excellent
Ireland
2
124
2
150
Excellent
Latvia
0
0
0
3
Excellent
Lithuania
2
5
0
10
Excellent
Luxembourg
0
10
0
10
Excellent
Netherlands
0
0
9
100
Very low
Norway
0
11
1
15
Excellent
Poland
4
92
0
110
Excellent
Portugal
1
190
0
200
Excellent
Slovakia
1
3
0
30
Excellent
Slovenia
0
11
0
15
Excellent
South Korea
14
309
18
1,500
Excellent
Spain
5
5
5
70
Excellent
Spain — IECX Vives
0
49
0
50
Excellent
Sweden
5
85
3
100
Excellent
Switzerland
11
72
2
200
Excellent
Taiwan
0
0
14
50
Very Low
United Kingdom
14
715
14
900
Excellent
Total
169
3,883
534
7,324
3. International Co-op (Internship)
In the International Co-op (Internship) category, participants are issued an employer-specific work visa.
Candidates qualify for this category if they;
are a post-secondary student with a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada.
will finish your education by completing this work placement or internship.
will work for the same employer in the same location for the duration of your stay in Canada.
See below International Co-op (Internship) Invitation:
Country
Invitations issued last week
Available Spots
Candidates in Pool
2024 Quota
Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia
0
0
0
Unlimited
Excellent
Austria
0
2
0
2
Excellent
Chile
0
4
0
5
Excellent
Costa Rica
0
1
0
2
Excellent
Croatia
0
5
0
5
Excellent
Czech Republic
0
4
0
5
Excellent
Estonia
0
5
0
5
Excellent
Finland
0
0
0
Unlimited
Excellent
France
71
1,859
37
3,800
Excellent
Germany
5
108
2
160
Excellent
Greece
0
2
0
2
Excellent
Ireland
0
34
0
50
Excellent
Latvia
0
2
0
2
Excellent
Lithuania
0
2
0
2
Excellent
Luxembourg
0
10
0
10
Excellent
Norway
0
5
0
5
Excellent
Poland
0
5
0
5
Excellent
Portugal
0
50
0
50
Excellent
Slovakia
0
5
0
5
Excellent
Slovenia
0
5
0
5
Excellent
South Korea
1
197
0
500
Excellent
Spain
0
2
0
15
Excellent
Sweden
0
20
0
20
Excellent
Switzerland
1
32
3
50
Excellent
Taiwan
2
6
1
100
Excellent
UK
1
93
2
100
Excellent
Total
81
2,458
45
4,905
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In the most recent MPNP draw held on May 9, 2024, a combined total of 371 invitations were extended across various categories for applying for permanent residency.
See below summary of latest MPNP Draw:
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Occupation-specific selection
Profiles indicating current employment in Manitoba within occupations identified as having high labor demands according to data published by Statistics Canada were taken into consideration.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18
This draw considered occupations falling under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit groups:
72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
73301: Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
All profiles
All Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles that met the eligibility criteria were taken into account:
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 242
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 836
International Education Stream
Profiles indicating fulfillment of the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 76
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles stating they were directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698
Out of the 371 invitation letters issued, 66 profiles were valid Express Entry profiles with a job seeker validation code.
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Starting from May 27, 2024, applicants for the Hong Kong permanent residency pathway can extend their status and acquire an open work permit for up to three years while awaiting their decision on permanent residency in Canada.
This new policy was announced by Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, yesterday May 7, 2024.
Hong Kong nationals in Canada seeking permanent residence through the temporary public policy for Hong Kong residents, either under Stream A (in-Canada graduates) or Stream B (Canadian work experience), and who have held a study or work permit within the three years prior to their permanent residence application submission to IRCC, will be eligible for open work permits.
Under this public policy, applicants can restore their temporary status concurrently if it expired within 90 days before applying for a new open work permit.
The new public policy will remain active for five years, enabling candidates to work in Canada while their permanent residency application is being reviewed.
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In latest BC PNP Draw announced on Wednesday, May 7, 2024, over 76 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in targeted round of invitations.
See below details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
May 7, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
90
11
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
93
12
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
12
Targeting 35 tech occupations
120
41
Veterinary care
80
<5
The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively. This timeframe is based on 80% cases and processing only commences when completed applications are received by BC PNP.
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Temporary foreign workers in Manitoba have reason to celebrate as a new policy has been implemented to enhance their employment status in Canada.
Yesterday, May 7, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Manitoba had approached his department, requesting an extension of work status for 6,700 temporary residents whose work permits are set to expire this year. Manitoba asserts that these temporary residents are capable of fulfilling the province’s labor requirements.
Considering this, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced the introduction of a new public policy enabling temporary workers in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pool to obtain open work permits. Additionally, he anticipates that eligible applicants will receive formal nominations from Manitoba and become permanent residents within the next two years.
Through the enactment of this one-time facilitation measure, Canada seeks to directly benefit prospective nominees by granting them the opportunity to work in Manitoba while their PNP applications are being processed, thereby fostering a positive impact.
According to Minister Miller’s statement, it’s reasonable to expect that an open work permit could be granted for a duration of two years, extending until 2026.
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