B.C. Announces New Skilled Immigration System to Meet Economic Needs
Following the implementation of other 'Expression of Interest' systems across the Canadian immigration landscape, B.C.'s SIRS points-based system gives candidates a registration score that determines whether they are invited to…
Quebec Skilled Worker Candidates Have Less Than Three Weeks Left Before They May Submit Applications
Candidates who successfully created an account under the Mon projet Québec online system, through which applications to immigrate to Canada under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must be made, may…
Graduates Outside Canada can now Submit Application for Post-Graduate Work Permit Online
Graduates who completed their studies in Canada and who wish to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit can now submit their application online if their country of residence is not…
British Columbia Lobbies Federal Government for Increased PNP Allocation
The government of British Columbia (B.C.) has stated that it has asked the federal government for a significant boost in the number of immigrants who can come to the province…
Quebec Plans to Reopen Skilled Worker Immigration Program in May or June, After Imminent Application Intake Period
Consequently, it is expected that there will be at least two application intake periods for the QSWP in 2016. It was previously unknown whether or not the QSWP would reopen…
Citizens of Haiti and Zimbabwe Given six Additional Months to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence
The government of Canada has approved a measure that will allow nationals of Haiti and Zimbabwe six additional months to apply for permanent residence without risk of removal from Canada.This…
1,505 Candidates Invited to Apply for Immigration to Canada in 27th Express Entry Draw
The latest draw from the Express Entry pool has seen a total of 1,505 candidates being issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence. The 27th draw took place…
IRCC Updates Instructions on Procedures Related to Police Certificates and Express Entry Completeness Checks
This update may affect individuals who receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry.Language revisions were made to clarify the text, and under Exceptional circumstances,…
Immigration Remains Main Driver of Population Growth in Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas
While immigration was the source of 60% of population growth in CMAs, its contribution was down from 2013/2014 (66%).Statistics Canada estimates indicate that the seven CMAs with the highest relative…
Quebec Confirms that Summer Intake Period is Scheduled for Skilled Worker Program
The government of Quebec has updated its website and, for the first time, publicized its intention to reopen the popular Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) for Canadian immigration in the…