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IRCC updated procedures for collecting banking information from contracted interpreters
On February 8, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the process for collecting new or amended banking information from interpreters on November 17, 2022. According to the new update, IRCC users will contact the FIN SAP Helpdesk, which will then send a safe web form link to interpreters. Consequently, forms FIN0015, FIN0016 and FIN0017 are no longer in use. The Immigration Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) provides IRCC with a list of accredited and security-cleared interpreters who act as essential resources in providing quality interpretation services.
#IRCC, #IRB, #interpreters, #interpretation_services
IRCC released an application tracker to help Express Entry and PNP candidates monitor their applications
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new application tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates to monitor their applications. IRCC is offering four new categories of online application status trackers for permanent residence applications. With these trackers, applicants can remain in control over the process without constantly contacting or following up with IRCC regarding specific updates. The new status trackers are designed for applicants who have registered for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and those who applied to the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
#Express_Entry, #EE, #IRCC, #application_tracker, #PNP, #CEC, #FSTP, #FSWP
Manitoba increased the amount of investment in immigrant settlement services
To help facilitate a smooth transition into Canadian society, Manitoba has invested an additional $4 million to finance projects that aid immigrants with social and economic integration. This injection of funding will double the amount available for settlement services in the province. The Manitoba government is allocating a total of $7.1 million for the Newcomer Community Integration Support Program (NCIS) in the upcoming financial year, which includes an investment of $3 million into Manitoba Start, a further injection of $120,000 to Recognition Counts and increased funding towards Newcomer Community Connections Stream.
#Manitoba, #settlement_services, #NCIS, #investments
Canada is the world’s 2nd most attractive place for immigrants to call home
A landmark poll by Gallup, the prominent analytics and advice firm, has revealed a startling revelation: nearly 900 million people globally wish to migrate permanently in 2021. This is the first time that Gallup has gathered data since 2018. Canada has emerged as the second most attractive country in the world. It has been steadily gaining popularity as an immigration destination, according to Gallup’s data from their poll of over 127,000 respondents spread across 122 countries. In addition, 8% of the survey participants indicated that they would prefer immigrating there instead of the United States.
#Survey, #Gallup, #immigration_to_Canada #poll