The recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates that Canada exceeded its expectations for welcoming permanent residents in 2023. The IRCC backlog
The recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates that Canada exceeded its expectations for welcoming permanent residents in 2023.
The IRCC backlog statistics show that the department is projected to receive 471,550 new permanent residents by the end of 2023, surpassing the 2022 figure of 437,600 by 33,950.
This number also exceeds the target set in the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, which aimed for the admission of 465,000 permanent residents in 2023.
The increase includes individuals admitted through various channels, including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Express Entry applicants, as well as their spouses and dependent children.
The country’s enduring appeal as a location for immigrants looking for opportunity and a good standard of living is reflected in this rise.Canada’s commitment to a variety of immigration streams, such as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Express Entry system, which make it easier for qualified professionals and their families to enter the country, is demonstrated by the rise in permanent residents. Furthermore, family reunion, humanitarian concerns, and economic development are given top priority in Canada’s strict immigration laws.
Canada is enhancing its image as a hospitable and accepting nation based on the values of diversity, equality, and opportunity as it continues to accept immigrants from all over the world.