What does Canada's immigration look like in 2024?

Canada’s Immigration levels plan aims to admit 485,000 permanent residents in 2024

Canada has set a number of initiatives for its immigration landscape in 2024. The immigration levels plan for 2024-2026 states that Canada aims to admit a total of 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. Canada is not only aiming to increase immigration levels but is also anticipated to introduce changes across various programs and use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer service.

 

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_{Changes to the Express Entry System}

IRCC started conducting category based Express Entry draws in 2023 in order to help Canada identify qualified foreign nationals who can fill the labor shortages and meet demographic requirements in the nation.

IRCC decided to prioritize the immigration candidates in the first year of category based draws for those:

• Fluent in French
• Recent work experience in any of the key sectors such as STEM, Healthcare, Transportation, Trades, Agri-Food/Agriculture

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IRCC is expected to continue with the category-based draws in 2024, with an increased focus on evolving Canada’s job market demands. This implies that the IRCC may select new industries and skill sets, which could open new immigrant categories for Express Entry draws this year.

 

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_{Latest Provincial Nominee Program details}

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are immigration routes that allow the local government to choose applicants who can fill labor shortages. In 2024, PNPs are anticipated to become the nation's largest immigration pathway.

 

IRCC will release new multi-year plans for PNPs, this will allow the provinces and territories with advance knowledge of 2025 allotment and will help them better plan their immigration strategies.

 

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_{Increased Parents and Grandparents Program admissions}

In 2023, Canada planned to allocate 28,500 admissions for the Parents and Grandparents Program.

The latest Immigration Levels Plan aims an increase in Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) to 32,000 in 2024. The goal is to enhance intake allowing more PGP applicants to enter Canada.

 

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_{Improvements to Canada’s International Student Program}

IRCC implemented a revised Letter of Acceptance (LOA) system for verification, to enhance the integrity of the International Student Program across the country and better safeguard incoming foreign nationals. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are required to verify each applicant's LOA with the IRCC directly. This enhanced process ensures that study permits are issued only to genuine LOA’s.

 

Furthermore, in November IRCC declared that the government will conduct a review of Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program with a focus on the needs of country's labor market and immigration goals. Many international students who want to apply for PR will benefit from the PGWP.

 

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_{Use of Artificial Intelligence and technology}

Canada aims to out-compete other nations for top talent by advancing the use of AI and technology in immigration processes in 2024. This initiative aims to achieve its immigration goals, reduce processing times, and improve tools for IRCC.

 

The digital revolution will improve the customer experience for candidates in many ways by:

• Improving service standards
• Strengthened partnerships with institutions and employers
• Enhancing user friendly application with the use of digital and virtual technologies

 

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_{Latest IRCC advisory board}

IRCC will create a new advisory body to focus on issues concerning immigration laws and services. This new board aims to strengthen policies and program development, ensuring a human-centric approach to Canada's immigration system.

 

_{Launch of the Chief International Talent Officer (CITO)}

Canada's immigration department will announce a new position called the Chief International Talent Officer (CITO). Their responsibility is to enhance the alignment between nation’s immigration system with sectoral plans and national labor market.

 

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