From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada stands as a sought-after destination for individuals seeking new opportunities to work, study, and establish roots with their families. Immigration plays a crucial role in filling job vacancies and bolstering economic growth across the nation.<\/p>\n On August 24, 2022, in Vancouver, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, emphasized efforts to enhance the immigration system and reduce backlogs. This initiative focuses on addressing labor shortages, improving client experiences, and reuniting families. By fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to hire up to 1,250 new employees to enhance processing capabilities and clear current backlogs.<\/p>\n With the support of $85 million from the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021, significant strides have been made in reducing processing times. This includes returning to pre-pandemic service standards for services like Express Entry and family reunification.<\/p>\n Canada’s immigration processing has witnessed remarkable success, with over 405,000 new permanent residents admitted in 2021. The target for 2022 is 431,000 admissions, with 275,000 already processed by July 31. Work permits have also surged, with over 349,000 issued by July 2022, compared to 112,000 in the previous year.<\/p>\n Despite these advancements, challenges like humanitarian crises and outdated technologies have led to processing delays. By the end of July, 54% of applications were considered backlogged. IRCC aims to process 80% of new applications within expected timelines.<\/p>\n Strengthening the immigration system is vital for attracting global talent and addressing labor shortages in sectors such as tourism, healthcare, and skilled trades. To maintain transparency, IRCC will share monthly data<\/a> on their website, keeping Canadians informed of progress and future measures.<\/p>\n “There is unprecedented interest in Canada as a destination for newcomers from around the world. A well-run immigration system supports our communities\u2019 futures and allows our industries to tap into essential talent and new business opportunities, so they can continue to grow and remain competitive. We will continue to take steps to strengthen immigration, for the benefit of our businesses, our economy, and all Canadians.” \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n Aidan Strickland<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The government is hiring 1,250 new employees and utilizing additional funds to reduce processing times and clear backlogs.<\/p>\n Canada aims to welcome 431,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2022.<\/p>\n New policies allow international graduates with expiring status to stay longer in Canada, enhancing their opportunities.<\/p>\n Stay informed on immigration developments to leverage opportunities for businesses and individuals. Contact us today for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Canada is a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families, and immigration is key to helping employers fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions across the country and grow our economy. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4880,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4882\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Overview of Immigration Efforts<\/h2>\n
Progress and Plans<\/h3>\n
Challenges and Solutions<\/h2>\n
Enhancing the Immigration System<\/h3>\n
Notable Insights<\/h2>\n
Important Facts<\/h3>\n
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Related Information<\/h2>\n
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Associated Links<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
aidan.strickland@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
How is Canada addressing immigration backlogs?<\/h3>\n
What are the immigration targets for 2022?<\/h3>\n
What measures are in place for international graduates?<\/h3>\n