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,…
Express Entry: Canada invites 829 PNP candidates in new draw
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)…
Ontario holds the largest draw of the year for Express Entry Skilled Trades candidates
The invitations were issued under an Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) stream called Express Entry Skilled Trades. Notifications of Interests (NOIs) were issued to candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System…
B.C. rolls out supports for internationally trained nurses to address labour shortages
The province will provide up to $16,000 to about 1,500 internationally educated nurses to cover everything from application fees to English language tests and educational upgrading.In an April 19 press…
Express Entry Draw : Canada invites 545 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)…
Proof of funds for immigration to Canada to increase on June 9
The Government of Canada increased the settlement funds figures, which are based on family size and are adjusted annually based on 50 per cent of the low income cut-off totals.Immigration,…