Survey suggests Canada one of the most ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students
This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights.Countries considered 'safe and stable' are not necessarily considered as being 'open and welcoming'. However, Canada is one of the top…
Ontario invites 668 Express Entry candidates in PNP Draw
Ontario’s latest draw took place on December 15 and issued targeted notifications of interest to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.Ontario’s Express Entry Human…
Two provinces invite candidates in Tech draws, and more news from this week
Here is a summary of the most important headlines from this week.Ontario invites 668 candidates in latest PNP Tech DrawOntario issued a total of 668 invitations to apply for a…
Express Entry: Canada holds draw as immigration invitations reach 107,350 in 2020
In what has been an unprecedented year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now issued a total of 107,350 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence to successful Express…
Canada’s provinces invite even more immigration candidates before Christmas 2020
Last week on December 15, Canada's largest province, Ontario, held perhaps its last draw of the year, inviting 668 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.Under its Ontario…
Canada immigration: What to expect in January 2021
January 2021 will mark the beginning of a year people all across the globe hope will be much better than 2020.It also marks what will be the beginning of a…
Can travellers break their quarantine and leave Canada?
All travellers to Canada are required by law to self-quarantine for 14 days, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This is one of the measures that the Canadian government is…
Negative PCR test now required to enter Canada
According to public health minister Bill Blair, there will also be more Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in airports and border crossings. In addition, the PCR test requirement will…
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…