Canadian Immigration Plans for 2023-2025: Updates and Opportunities for Visa Seekers
Canada has long been a popular destination for immigrants, and the country has ambitious plans to continue welcoming foreign workers in the coming years.
The Canadian immigration targets for 2023-2025 include a significant increase in visas issued, with a focus on economic, family, refugee, and humanitarian categories.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the latest immigration plans and changes made in 2022, including the resumption of Express Entry draws for all programs and the clearing of application backlogs.
We will also explore the opportunities available for visa seekers, including the demand for high-skilled workers and the availability of permanent residence and part-time work.
Whether you are a visa seeker or just want to stay informed about the latest developments in immigration, this article has you covered
Canadian Immigration Plans 2023: What 2023 will bring to Visa applicants?
Canada has a long-term plan to bring foreign workers to the country. Post-covid, immigration didn’t remain the same; it slowed the process initially but sped up with time later. Canada managed immigration procedures with safety and offering opportunities.
Before knowing more about 2023, let’s review the implementations of the year 2022 Immigration plans.
What Canadian Immigration offered in 2022?
Canada has introduced so much new in 2022. It has been a remarkable year for visa seekers who dreamt of living in Canada. And 2023 is expected to be more opportunistic for Indian visa seekers.
Canada is a first and only choice for most immigrants to settle. The country has safety, non-discriminatory policies, strict laws, friendly & supportive communities with 10 million jobs, easy Permanent Residence status, part-time work opportunities for students, less pollution, clean environment, and so much more to offer to its foreign nationals.
In 2022, Canada made new announcements, launched programs, and set bigger targets for the coming years (2023-2025).
Let’s know what Canadian immigration changed in 2022.
Express Entry Draws Resumed on July 6, 2022
The biggest announcement of the year!
After a long wait of 18-months, Express Entry draws for all-programs resumed. The most awaited draws finally resumed on July 6, 2022. Since Dec 2020, visa seekers have waited for an update on their application, and thousands of candidates received invitations through all-program Express Entry draws.
Backlogs reduced by half a Million
Application backlogs have always been a part of Canadian immigration. But post pandemic, application backlogs increased.
Canada has been prioritizing application backlogs along with accepting new applications. The backlog of applications put the hope of visa seekers on hold. But Canada is successfully clearing the backlogs while increasing invitations. So far, half a million application backlogs are clear, and applicants have received nominations and confirmation on their applications.
10 Million Job vacancies
Over 10 million jobs are currently open in different parts of Canada. Demand for high-skilled workers is increasing with each passing day. Canada is adding new jobs in various provinces and growing the economy.
High-demanding Occupations/Sectors in Canada
Healthcare, Marketing, Engineering, Construction, Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Education etc., occupations remain demanding the whole year. Demand for the Tech and Healthcare sector has increased after the pandemic in Canada.
Draws and Invitations sent by Canada in 2022
According to Ministerial data, 23 draws have been announced so far
and 46,538 PNP candidates have received ITAs in the first quarter of the year. 35,750 ITAs have been issued to all-program Express Entry candidates so far.
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On July 6, Canada released the first draw since its pause in December 2020.
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Total of 1500 candidates received invitations with the CRS cut of 557. (The highest cut-off since Express Entry draws resumed.)
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Total Express Entry draw in 2022 =10
A list of all the draws of express Entry draws since July 6, 2022, is here:
CRS cut off dropped to 400s
With a drop in the CRS cut-off, the issuance of ITAs increased. The most recent draw had a 491 cut-off score.
Initially, the CRS cut-off dropped by 6-8 points which later decreased to 4-2 points. Now the CRS cut-off score reached 491 with a decrease of 66 points over the 10 draws.
The transition of NOC 2016 to NOC 2021
One of the biggest news of the year!
NOC 2021 came with major changes for the Express Entry candidates.
National Occupation Classification 2016 was based on skill types where occupations were classified as skill types with a unique 4-digit code.
With the transition to NOC 2021, the TEER system (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) was introduced.
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Occupations now have a 5-digit identification code.
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17 new occupations are eligible for NOC 2021.
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There is a change in the code for existing occupations, and now they will be applicable with a 5-digit code on applications.
Canada C-19 bill
In June, the Canada C-19 Express Entry bill was introduced. According to the Bill, Immigration Minister has the authority to invite candidates based on the economic needs of Canada.
“Where [the Express Entry system] could be improved is at present if there are particular challenges that your economy is facing, it might be facing in the long term. We don’t have the ability to tailor the invitations to apply to the Express Entry system to meet those in-demand skills or qualifications.” ~ Sean Fraser
Canada Immigration Target - 2022
The highest number of applications were processed under Temporary Residence Visa in Canada in 2022, with an immigration target of 431,000 immigrants. Nearly 670,000 Study Permits have been issued so far this year. And 251,000 residents became new Citizens between April to November.
Standard processing time for visa applications
* The processing duration mainly depends on the type of application and varies case to case.
In recent times, the processing time for visa applications has been reduced. IRCC has planned to hire more than 1000 staff members to speed up the processing by the end of this year.
Working hours for students extended
Now, students can work more than 20-hours during studies. Canada has lifted the part-time working hours for students.
AIP has become a Permanent Program
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program upgraded to a permanent program, now called the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Canada increased wages for the Workers
Amidst the high demand for workers and vacant positions, Canada increased wages. A 7.5% of increment declared in the first quarter of the year i.e. $24.20 per hour as the average hourly wage.
GSS Program
Global Skills Strategy is a new program that processes applications within two weeks.
Know more about the GSS program here CRS score eligibility checker
Highest job vacancies in Canadian Provinces
Manitoba and Saskatchewan have a growing no. of job vacancies in the country. The number of jobs increased by 10.7% in Manitoba and 7.5% in Saskatchewan.
Increasing Immigration targets in Canada will prevent the economy from downfall and take towards growth. According to the sources, Canada will have 9 million estimated population to be at retirement age by 2030.
This pushes Canadian authorities to hire new people who are young and skilled, and capable of contributing to the growth of the Canadian economy.
Below is the table presenting data on available jobs in different provinces of Canada:
Now, we have discussed enough the 2022 winnings and changes, let’s unlock the possible implementations and immigration plans for the year 2023.
Target for 2023 - 2025
Canada will target 500,000 immigrants to welcome each year by the end of 2025.
Express Entry Draws in 2023
Canada will continue to invite candidates through all-program Express Entry draws.
CRS cut off will go down in 2023
Following the current trend of draws, upcoming draws for Express Entry may have lower CRS cut offs.
New Pilot Programs
New pilot programs may be introduced to uplift the economy, keeping each province in mind. Pilot programs always bring great results to Canada so the new year could bring new opportunities in new ways.
In conclusion
the Canadian immigration plans for 2023-2025 offer many opportunities for visa seekers, particularly in high-demand occupations and sectors such as healthcare and engineering.
The resumption of Express Entry draws and clearing application backlogs in 2022 has opened the door for thousands of aspiring immigrants
Whether you are looking for permanent residence, a part-time job, or just want to experience all that Canada has to offer, now is a great time to consider immigrating.
Keep an eye on the latest developments and start planning your move to Canada today
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