Express Entry: Canada sets new PNP draw record
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to get an Invitation to Apply…
Quebec invites 834 immigration candidates during first month of 2022
Quebec held two large draws in January issuing invitations to 834 immigration candidates.Quebec’s Immigration Ministry issued 512 invitations in a January 13 selection round for candidates who had submitted profiles…
Saskatchewan introduces new pathway to facilitate permanent immigration for tech workers
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has launched a new program to facilitate the arrival of skilled technology workers.The new program called Tech Talent Pathway was launched under the Saskatchewan Immigrant…
Vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada
Beginning April 1, fully vaccinated travellers coming to Canada will no longer need to provide a pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test.This decision to ease Canada's border screening measures was announced on…
Ontario invited 471 candidates in new Express Entry Skilled Trades draw
Ontario issued 471 invitations to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 24.The invitations were issued under an Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) stream called the Express Entry…
A look back at Canadian immigration news from the past week
Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has made an important announcement regarding the government's online application processing time tool on March 31.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients will now have…
British Columbia issues more than 188 PNP invitations in new draws
In order for candidates to be selected through the Express Entry BC Category, they must have a valid profile in the federal Express Entry pool.Express Entry is Canada’s main pathway…
Express Entry Draw : Canada invites 787 PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw.The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA)…
Canadian immigration application fee increases to take effect April 30
The increase in fees is less than two weeks away - it will take effect on April 30 - and will affect fees for applications in the economic, permit holder,…
Canada to resume Express Entry invitation rounds for all programs in July and extend open work permits for PGWP holders
The announcement is a very important and long-awaited one and will bring relief to many Express Entry candidates who have been waiting to hear this news for many months. Immigration,…