Number of Immigrants coming to Canada tripled in May

Canada has seen a sharp decline in immigration levels for two months straight due to the impact of coronavirus on Immigration. In May 2020, the immigration numbers rose significantly. A total of 11,000 immigrants have come to Canada in May as compared to 4,000 in April. So, the immigration level has nearly tripled after April. Most of these immigrants came from India, the US, China, the Philippines, and Nigeria. Also Read: 9 Easiest Ways to Immigrate to Canada From this data, we can safely assume that the immigration system of Canada is beginning to come to normal terms. And the IRCC has even started to conduct the regular program Express Entry Draws now. The year 2020 started well for Canada’s express entry system. However, the outbreak of the coronavirus disrupted the entire system. And the immigration levels started to fell in March. Now, the immigration system is starting to normalize with a significant increase in immigration levels. This tremendous increase in the number of immigrants in May indicates that the Immigration Ministry is now able to process more applications now. Also, it shows that a large number of immigrants are exempt from travel restrictions. Under the current guidelines, individuals who received a Confirmation of Permanent Residence before March 18 are free to enter Canada. Out of the 11,000 immigrants, 3000 new permanent residents arrived through the Provincial Nominee Program. Thus, the PNPs have become a new source of immigration to Canada for several aspirants. More than 2,000 of the permanent residents that entered the country were spouses and common-law partners of Canadian permanent residents and citizens. Another 2,000 individuals got permanent residence in May through the Canadian Experience Class of the Express Entry. Since March, the IRCC has issued 35,100 Invitations to Apply for Canadian permanent residence to PNP and CEC candidates. Canada invited candidates from these two programs only as it was easier to complete the process for such candidates who were already present in the country rather than the express entry candidates from overseas. A substantial rise in the immigration levels in May combined with the reopening of the regular Express Entry draw surely indicates that Canada is preparing to welcome more immigrants in the coming months.