An overview of Express Entry in 2020: A record-breaking year
A total of 107,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Express Entry candidates - the highest ever. To compare, the second largest Express Entry year, 2018, saw a total…
Canada immigration: 2020 Year-End Review of the PNP
Despite the profound impact and challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been a landmark year for Canada's immigration system. Canada's flagship immigration management system, Express Entry, had a…
Travellers to Canada will need a negative PCR test, and more news from this week
Travellers to Canada will need a negative COVID-19 testCanada will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test from international travellers arriving in the country. The PCR test will not replace the…
IRCC: New Parents and Grandparents Program immigration lottery has taken place
On January 5, 2021, the Canadian government announced it has held its latest Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) immigration lottery.Up to 10,000 people will be invited to sponsor their parents…
First Express Entry draw of 2021 is a PNP-only draw
Canada's first Express Entry draw of the year, on January 6, issued 250 invitations to apply to immigration candidates who have provincial nominations.The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off…
Temporary workers and students have until the summer to restore their status
Foreign national temporary workers, international students and visitors to Canada now have until August 31 to restore their residency status.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is allowing temporary foreign residents…
Canada invites 4,750 CEC candidates in Express Entry draw
Canada held another Express Entry draw on January 7, the second invitation round held in two days.Invitations were issued to a total of 4,750 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A…
Saskatchewan invites 502 immigration candidates in latest PNP draw
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited a total of 502 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draw took place on January 21.Candidates were…
PGWP holders can now apply for a new open work permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they are now accepting applications by international graduates who wish to obtain a new open work permit. The graduates must have an…
Canada introduces new travel restrictions
The announcement came after several weeks of pressure from many Canadian provinces to introduce stricter travel restrictions.In addition, major Canadian airlines are suspending all flights to "sun" destinations including Caribbean…