Blue Bird Blog

June 15, 2023, Ottawa – Francophone immigration is at the heart of the Government of Canada's priorities. The country has always been a forerunner in its initiatives to welcome as many French-speaking nationals as possible, by implementing innovative initiatives to foster the contribution of newcomers to minority communities and thus maintain the social fabric of our country.

When applying to work, study or immigrate to Canada, a foreign national must submit their application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC has service standards that provide the usual processing times for applications. However, there can be delays to these processing standards, causing the processing time of the application to be much longer than IRCC’s service standard.

Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the backlog of applications in inventory, across all lines of business, is now just slightly over 800,000.

The numbers are current as of April 30. There are 2,006,000 million applications in inventory in total.

Deciding to immigrate to Canada is both an exciting and challenging decision. One of the first questions that potential immigrants often ask themselves is whether they should handle the immigration process by themselves or seek the services of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). This article aims to guide you through the ins and outs of each option, comparing their respective advantages, disadvantages, and costs.

In recent years, Canada has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for immigrants all over the world. The country provides a conducive environment for people looking to relocate in search of better opportunities, safety and security, and social welfare programs.