IRCC will require biometrics for most applicants starting July 31
Under the new regulations, everyone who applies for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals), or permanent residence will have to provide fingerprints and a photo.For the…
More skilled workers and graduates invited under BC tech-pilot
British Columbia issued 27 new invitations for a provincial nomination to skilled workers and graduates under the province's unique tech-pilot on April 11.The April 11 invitation round prioritized candidates with…
Canada eases entry for foreign nationals working in the Performing arts industry
Canadian employers who wish to hire a foreign worker in most cases need to prove that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill a job vacancy and…
New Manitoba provincial draw invites 400 skilled workers to apply
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has issued 400 Letters of Advice to apply for a provincial nomination in the latest draw, which took place on April 13.In this year's fifth…
Ontario issues 13 Invitations to Apply through its Entrepreneur Stream
The province of Ontario has issued 13 invitations to apply under its Entrepreneur Stream.The minimum score for this draw was 132.The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's Entrepreneur Stream operates on an…
Saskatchewan issues invitations to 231 entrepreneurs
The Government of Saskatchewan conducted a new draw for its Provincial Nominee Program's Entrepreneur Category on April 18, issuing invitations to 231 candidates in the province's Expression of Interest pool.The…
British Columbia invites 225 in latest draw
The province of British Columbia issued 225 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw that was held April 18.The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, BC PNP, says…
Canada amends passports rules to address child safety concerns
The modified rules give Canada's Immigration Minister the right to refuse a passport to a Canadian child under the age of 16 years of age if there are reasonable grounds…
IRCC warns of scam targeting international students
Canada's Immigration Ministry is warning of a scam targeting international students in Ottawa and London, Ontario.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says a number of students in these and other…
April 25 Express Entry draw sees lowest CRS-cut off the year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,500 new Invitations to Apply for permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry pool in a draw that took place on April 25.…