Last Updated On 29 December 2022, 9:11 AM EST (Toronto Time)
There have been multiple new announcements as well as changes introduced to improve Canada immigration system in 2022.
As of latest available data, Canada processed record more than 4.8 million applications in 2022. However, there are still around 2.2 million applications under processing.
Processing times are still slow, but on the positive side there are signs of improvement across all the categories.
To keep our readers up-to-date and prepare for 2023, below listed is the refresher about all the significant new changes in Canada immigration system during 2022.
You can click on the links below to jump directly to your category of interest.
- Canada Immigration News
- Express Entry News
- International Students
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- Canada Work Permit News
- Family Sponsorship
- Quebec Immigration News
Canada immigration news
New Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025
New Canada immigration levels plan for 2023 – 2025. Here are updates on new immigration target as it happens and being announced by government of Canada!
IRCC Minister Announces New Steps To Reduce Wait Times-Sep 1
Today IRCC Minister made 4 new announcements – reduce IRCC wait times, transitioning to 100% digital applications for PR, improving transparency, and updating..
IRCC Switching To 100% Online For 19 PR Programs- New Update
IRCC is transitioning 19 permanent immigration programs to 100% online applications beginning September 23, 2022. Full list here!
New Announcement By IRCC Minister For Foreign Credential Recognition
Today, IRCC Minister Sean Fraser made a new announcement regarding the Foreign Credential Recognition Program in Charlottetown, PEI. Get full details here.
IRCC Increased Immigration Fees – Here Is The Full List!
🍁 Last hike in immigration fees was done in 2020 and IRCC announced at that time that fees will be adjusted every 2 years to factor in inflation! 👇
10 Canada Jobs That Will Continue To Be In-Demand In 2023!
Labour shortage in Canada continues to persist and the labour market depends on immigration to fill the gap. Know jobs that will stay in-demand in 2023!
New Immigration Appeal Rules Effective January 14, 2023
Immigration Appeal Division will be implementing new rules effective January 14, 2023. These new rules will be replacing old Rules introduced in 2002.
International Experience Canada (IEC) Is Now Open For 2023
Today, the pools for International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 have been opened for new candidates. Eligible candidates can now create their profile online.
IRCC Launches New Webpage Providing Immigration Backlog Data
Today, IRCC Minister launched a new IRCC webpage that will be providing monthly data on immigration processing inventory including backlog!
IRCC Minister On Processing Files Using Codes Of Inactive Officers
IRCC Minister Sean Fraser responds to assigning 59,456 immigration applications were assigned to 779 former employees or dormant computer placeholder codes.
IRCC Implements New Medical Examination Exemption Policy!
New IRCC immigration medical examination policy exempting eligible foreign nationals in Canada came into effect on October 5, 2022.
IRCC Minister Announces IEC 2023 With 20% Increase In Applicants
Today, IRCC Minister Sean Fraser, launched the IEC 2023 (International Experience Canada) Program, with a 20% increase in the number of applicants!
Express Entry News
Express Entry New TEER System Implemented On Nov 16!
IRCC updated their website and mentioned that new TEER system will be implemented on November 16, 2022. Here is how NOC 2021 is coded and overview of changes!
Here Is New Express Entry Funds Requirement W.E.F. June 9!
New Express Entry funds requirement will come into effect on June 9, 2022. Existing Express Entry profiles have until June 8, 2022 to update their funds!
Here Is IRCC Updated Express Entry Eligibility With New NOC System
Check out IRCC’s updated NOC 2021 eligibility criteria for Express Entry (CEC, FSW, FST) applicable after November 16, 2022!
Express Entry Glitch Invited Some Ineligible Profiles In Latest Draw
With implementation of new TEER NOC, Express Entry system encountered several glitches. Learn about all these glitches here.
Understanding New Changes To Express Entry With Bill C19 – All You Need To Know
Learn about the new major changes to the Express Entry system to be introduced with Bill C-19. Get full details on these new changes!
Express Entry Targeted Draws In 2023 – All You Should Know!
The IRCC has confirmed that Express Entry draws targeting languages, occupations, and more will take place early next year. Here is what to expect!
New NOC Codes: Step-Wise Guide To Find Your NOC
IRCC switched to the new NOC codes; the TEER system on November 16, 2022. Here is how to find new NOC codes, TEER categories, and affected programs
Upfront Medical Is Now Required For Express Entry After ITA!
Recently, the IRCC made it a requirement to have an upfront medical exam for applicants submitting their application after Express Entry ITA!
International Students
IRCC Just Released Details On New PGWP Extension Policy!
Finally, IRCC released details of long awaited new policy for expired or expiring post-graduation work permits and applicants to the TR2PR pathways.
New IRCC Instructions For Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
On December 23, 2022 IRCC provided a program update removing all students COVID-19 program delivery instructions after August 2023.
International Students Can Now Work Unlimited Hours-Know Eligibility
International students can now work full-time from Nov 15, 2022, to Dec 31, 2023. Learn about the rules and regulations that apply to this new change!
IRCC Minister Makes New Announcements For Expiring PGWPs, TR2PR processing, and Resuming Express Entry!
Today, IRCC Minister, Sean Fraser made announcement on upcoming changes to express entry and opportunities for international graduates! He…
New Announcement For International Students By IRCC Minister
IRCC Minister, Sean Fraser making a new announcement regarding international students and addressing labor shortage in Canada.
No PGWP For International Students In Unsubsidized Quebec Colleges
On June 7, 2022 IRCC and MIFI made this announcement and it will affect students looking forward to take admission in unsubsidized DLIs!
Provincial Nominee Program News
Ontario PNP – Effect Of TEER System With New NOC Codes
Ontario PNP known as OINP will be temporary closed to any new activity between Nov 16 – 21 to implement new TEER system. Get full details here!
Ontario PNP Updated Conditions For Employer Job Offer Stream
This February 8 Ontario PNP update provide the updated conditions for applicants and their employers that may result in cancellation of nomination! Details Here
Ontario Announces New Update On OINP Entrepreneur Pilot!
Ontario PNP announced a new update on OINP Entrepreneur Pilot. It is a two-year pilot initiative to help aspiring business owners. Learn more here.
OINP News: Ontario Immigration Minister Propose New Changes
Ontario Immigration Minister proposed changes to the OINP International Student stream & Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream
Alberta PNP Launched Two New Streams For PR!
Alberta PNP: AINP (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program) also renamed to AAIS (Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy)! Get Full details here!
Alberta Launched New Accelerated Tech Pathway For Express Entry Candidates!
This new pathway will operate under Alberta Express Entry Stream and will aim at expediting processing for 38 NOC codes! Full details here!
Alberta PNP Opens New Immigration Path For Religious Workers
Alberta now allows religious workers to apply under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and three sub-streams. Learn more here.
New Communities Added To Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream
Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream helps promote and retain newcomers to rural Alberta through a community-driven approach. Learn about the requirements here.
Atlantic Immigration Program Eligibility With New TEER NOC
Atlantic Immigration Program provides a path to permanent residency for qualified foreign workers & international graduates. Full eligibility with new TEER NOC
12 NOCs To Become Ineligible For Atlantic Immigration (AIP)!
As a result of the changes to the NOCs in new TEER system, 12 occupations within the Atlantic #Immigration Program will become ineligible! Here is the list!
New Changes To Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry Stream!
Nova Scotia has made 2 new changes to it’s Express Entry Stream; One affecting post-graduate work permit holders outside province & second affecting NOC 6311!
New Immigration Plan To Attract Francophones Released By Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia released new immigration action plan to promote the francophone immigrants to the province. Learn about the plan details below.
New Job Matching Pathway Of Newfoundland & Labrador For PR!
New job matching pathway is best for International graduates and open work permit holders as province’s immigration department matches you to a job in province!
New Update – Newfoundland and Labrador Eliminated PNP Fees!
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP: Effective April 13, 2022 there will be no PNP fees! Now there is no reason for not applying if you are eligible!
New Immigration Program For New Brunswick Announced By Sean Fraser
IRCC Minister announced a new immigration program for New Brunswick to attract skilled workers into occupations that are difficult to fill!
New PR Program In Manitoba For International Entrepreneurs!
A new PR program in Manitoba came into effect on October 6, 2022 for international entrepreneurs with expedited processing!
Canada Work Permit News
IRCC Announces New Temporary Work Permit Policy For 2 Years
New announcement by IRCC Minister Sean Fraser on expanding work permit eligibility for spouses and dependent children of work permit applicants/holders
Visitors inside Canada can apply for Work Permit until 2025
Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada on a tourist or visitor visa can continue to be eligible to apply for work permits until February 28, 2025. All the individuals reaching…
IRCC Announces New Temporary Work Permit Policy For 2 Years
New announcement by IRCC Minister Sean Fraser on expanding work permit eligibility for spouses and dependent children of work permit applicants/holders
Visitors inside Canada can apply for Work Permit until 2025
Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada on a tourist or visitor visa can continue to be eligible to apply for work permits until February 28, 2025. All the individuals reaching…
Open Work Permit For TR2PR Applicants & Family W.E.F. Jun 6!
TR2PR Applicants and their family members (inside or outside Canada) are now eligible for an open work permit until Dec 2024! Here’s Eligibility & How To Apply!
Canada Implements New Measure To Empower Work Permit Holders
Today, Canada announced implementation of 13 new regulations to empower temporary foreign workers for work permit holders in Canada!
Family Sponsorship
IRCC Launched New Tracker Tool for Spousal Applications!
Here is all you need to know about this new tracker launched by IRCC; Who can create? How to create? Information required?
IRCC Announced Increase In Super Visa Duration To 5 Years!
Today, IRCC announced increase in duration of Canada super visa from 2 years to 5 years! Here are details and general eligibility criteria for super visa
Canada Super Visa: IRCC Increased Minimum Income Requirement
There has been slight increase of 2.7% as compared to previous income requirement! Here are new income requirement for Canada Super Visa effective during 2022!
New Program Updates For The Canada Caregiver Pilot Programs
IRCC published updates for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot under the Canada Caregiver Program. Learn about the full details here.
Quebec Immigration
Here Are New Immigration Targets By Quebec For 2023
December 8, 2022 – Quebec releases new immigration targets for the year 2023. Targets only increase for skilled workers, but rest of the categories stay same!
New IRCC Program Updates For Quebec CSQ & Open Work Permit
On December 7, 2022, IRCC published program updates for CSQ holders outside Quebec and for the open work permit processing and issuance under the IMP.
New Open Work Permit For Foreign Nationals Moving To Quebec!
This will be a 3-year province-restricted open work permit allowing the approved candidates to work for any employer in Quebec! Check eligibility here!
No PGWP For International Students In Unsubsidized Quebec Colleges
On June 7, 2022 IRCC and MIFI made this announcement and it will affect students looking forward to take admission in unsubsidized DLIs!
Latest Canada Immigration News
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New Canadian Passport Renewal Changes Now In Effect
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New OAS Payments Coming This Week With An Increase
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New Alberta AISH, ADAP, And Income Support Payments Coming This Week
Alberta’s next monthly assistance payments are scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and they cover the August 2026 assistance period. The same payment date applies to three separate programs: Assured…
Canada’s PGWP Refusals Leave Hundreds Of Graduates In Limbo
Hundreds of international graduates in Alberta say Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refused their post-graduation work permits over a single classification: “non-credit.” Most studied through continuing-education programs offered by…
New CPP Payments To Be Sent Canada-Wide On July 29
Millions of Canadians are about to see a new federal deposit; the CPP payments land in their accounts before the month ends. The next Canada Pension Plan payment is confirmed…
10 New Ontario Laws and Rules Coming In August 2026
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New Canada Travel Advisory For The United States Now In Effect
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Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of July 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest processing time data on July 22, 2026, and this update is dominated by a continuing surge in citizenship certificate backlogs alongside…
2 New IRCC Updates For Canada PR And Open Work Permit Applications
Two Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada – IRCC updates appeared on consecutive days this week, and both were written for officers rather than applicants. Neither arrived as a headline announcement,…
New Canada Benefit Payments Still Coming In July 2026
The final week of July is bringing one of the busiest weeks for Canada benefit payment deposit days of the entire month for millions of Canadians. Several benefit programs already…
Latest Express Entry Draw On July 22 Sent 5,000 PR Invitations
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a French language proficiency category draw on July 22, 2026. The Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff…
Canada Now Has 1.5 Million Immigration Files Pending Decisions
Canada just changed the way it reports on its massive immigration file inventory, and the new numbers paint a picture the country has never seen before. For the first time,…
New Express Entry Draw On July 21 Sends 2,000 PR Invitations
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a new Express Entry Draw on July 21, 2026, for the Canadian Experience Class. The…
A Mid-2026 Review for Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan set the 2026 target for admissions under the Provincial Nominee Program at 91,500. This accounts for nearly 24 percent of overall permanent residence admissions into Canada.…
New Ontario Workforce Priority Stream 2026 Eligibility And How To Apply
Ontario has officially released the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream 2026 eligibility requirements, pathways, language rules, work experience criteria, wages and employer conditions.
Largest Manitoba PNP Draw Of 2026 Sends 2,146 Invitations
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #275 on July 16, 2026. This is the largest single MPNP draw of…
July 20 Express Entry Draw Issues 511 Invitations For Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 511 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program draw on July 20, 2026. The Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff for…
Canada’s Foreign Worker Program Violations Rise As Penalties More Than Double
The federal government released its latest enforcement data, and the numbers tell a story that goes far beyond a routine compliance update. Penalties against non-compliant employers more than doubled in…
New Service Canada Benefit Payment Dates 2026-2027
Service Canada administers some of the most important benefit payments in the country, and together they reflect the strength of Canada’s social safety net. Some of these monthly deposits exceed…
New Canada Child Benefit Payment Coming On July 20 With An Increase
Millions of Canadian families are about to receive their next Canada Child Benefit payment, with higher maximum amounts now in effect. The next Canada Child Benefit payment is scheduled for…
New Data Breach Settlement Could Pay Canadians Up To $25,000
A proposed $35 million class action settlement could put up to $25,000 into the hands of Canadians whose personal information was compromised in a massive Capital One data breach. This…
New Canada Law To Combat Hate Crimes Effective July 18
The Combatting Hate Act, officially known as Bill C-9, comes into force on July 18, 2026, exactly 30 days after receiving Royal Assent on June 18. Canada is enforcing one…
New Alberta and BC PNP Draws Sent 1,453 Permanent Residence Invitations
Two western Canadian provinces just opened the door for hundreds of skilled workers in 3 new PNP draws on July 15 and 16, 2026. Between July 14 and July 16,…
CRA Has Over $1.8 Billion In Unclaimed Money Waiting For Canadians
More than $1.8 billion in government cheques are sitting uncashed across Canada right now, and some of that money could have your name on it. The Canada Revenue Agency has…
New Canada LMIA Wage Thresholds Increase Effective July 17
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has published updated hourly wage thresholds that will determine whether a Labour Market Impact Assessment application falls under the high-wage or low-wage stream of…
New Scotiabank Settlement Of $10.5 Million To Pay 148,000 Customers
A major class action settlement involving one of Canada’s largest banks is now putting real money back into the hands of thousands of everyday customers. Scotiabank has agreed to pay…
Canada Pauses Parents And Grandparents Sponsorship 2026 Intake
The federal government confirmed on July 15, 2026, that it will not accept any new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program for the remainder of 2026. Thousands of…
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