Canada’s travel restrictions extended for another two months
Travel restrictions for those traveling from the U.S. have been extended until December 21, 2020.In addition, Canada is creating a framework for considering applications from high performance amateur sport organizations…
Bilingual speakers now given extra points in Saskatchewan PNP
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) uses a points system to evaluate immigration applicants.Bilingual candidates can now receive an additional 10 points under the SINP’s International Skilled Worker - Express…
Nova Scotia invited Express Entry candidates with job offers
Nova Scotia held a new draw inviting Express Entry candidates with a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer on December 1.The invitations were issued through the Labour Market Priorities…
Service Canada online biometrics scheduling now open
On November 30, 2020, Service Canada re-opened the biometric appointment scheduling service for immigration applicants.Biometric appointments can now be booked online by applicants who reside in Canada.Service Canada agents began…
Legislation to create a new regulatory body for immigration consultants took effect in Canada
An Act that provides a legal framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants is now in effect.Called the "College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act", the new legislation is a…
Canada invites another 5,000 candidates in Express Entry draw
Canada invited another 5,000 federal Express Entry system candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.This means that a total of 102,350 immigration candidates were invited to apply in 2020, surpassing…
Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration candidates invited in B.C. draw
The Government of British Columbia invited 256 Skills Immigration and Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in December 8 invitation round.Invitations went out to candidates in the…
New immigration program for asylum seekers on frontlines of COVID-19 launches December 14
The federal government and Quebec government have announced that a new immigration program for health care asylum-seekers helping to fight COVID-19 will go into effect on Monday December 14.Throughout the…
Employment rate among very recent Canadian immigrants close to pre-pandemic levels
The Canadian government's newest Labour Force Survey (LFS) data shows very recent immigrants are performing better in the job market during the coronavirus pandemic.Among very recent immigrants who have landed…
How to sponsor your wife, husband, or partner for Canadian immigration
Under its new 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada will aim to welcome around 80,000 immigrants per year under its Spouses, Partners and Children immigration category.Most of the immigrants who arrive…