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Canada updated immigration inventories and backlogs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,292,400 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to the update, 59.1% of applications in the inventory are within service standards. IRCC aims to process 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 and 40% of permanent residency applications are in backlog. Additionally, 17% of citizenship applications also exceed service standards.
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Ottawa implemented special measures for wildfire-affected residents
The Government of Canada has introduced special measures for those impacted by wildfires, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to obtain free replacement documents such as permanent resident cards, citizenship certificates, passports, and other essential travel documents. These measures are available until November 30, 2024. Furthermore, employer-specific work permit holders affected by the wildfires can switch to open work permits, and international students and temporary foreign workers can extend or restore their status at no cost. Additionally, provisions exempt foreign emergency personnel from application and biometrics fees, aiding their wildfire response efforts.
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Caps on study permit applications elevate the importance of smaller source countries
Canada’s caps on study permit applications elevate the importance of smaller sources of international students. In the first five months of this year, countries like Columbia, South Korea, Vietnam, Ghana, and Nepal climbed in rankings as significant sources of international students to Canada. India remains the largest contributor, with 278,335 new permits last year, followed by China, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The cap aims to reduce the influx of new international students by 40%, targeting 292,000 approved applications by year-end.
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Canada sees growing demand for temporary foreign workers
New data from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reveals a significant increase in the demand for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) across various Canadian industries. In 2023, nearly 240,000 TFWs were approved, more than double the 109,000 approved in 2018. This trend has been rising since 2016, except for a dip in 2020 due to COVID-19. The data indicates a growing number of employers are seeking TFWs to fill vacancies, although it does not necessarily mean all approved TFWs are hired. Notably, the healthcare, food service, and construction sectors have seen the highest increases in TFW approvals.
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