IRCC approved over 700,000 CUAET applications since March 2022
On May 16, 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 May 7, 2023, 29,435 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land, and 190,120 Ukrainians reached by air. Between March 17, 2022, and May 6, 2023, IRCC received 1,021,507 applications under the CUAET. In total, IRCC has approved 707,311 applications from Ukrainian nationals. From March 17, 2022, to May 6, 2023, 153,493 Ukrainian arrived in Canada under the CUAET program.
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Canada continues inviting Afghan refugees
On May 16, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 230 Afghan refugees since May 10, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 31,360 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,510 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,195 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 16,215 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,650 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
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Immigration applications to Canada have decreased in the first quarter of 2023
Applications to immigrate to Canada dropped by 12% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows a decrease from 83,691 to only 73,358 applications. Even more striking is the 39.3% drop in monthly average applications from 40,312 in the last quarter of 2022 to only 24,453 in the first three months of this year. This drop in applications is due to fewer foreign nationals applying for permanent residency from some countries, which are important sources of new residents in Canada.
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Immigration is expected to increase Canada’s population to 40 million in June 2023
According to recent statistics, Canada’s population is expected to reach 40 million in June 2023. This growth is mainly attributed to the influx of immigrants into the country. Canada has been welcoming thousands of immigrants annually, with a target of admitting over 500,000 annually by 2025. The Canadian government has implemented policies and programs to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs worldwide. These efforts have successfully attracted a diverse pool of immigrants to Canada, contributing to the country’s economic growth and cultural diversity.
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