Processing times during COVID-19 pandemic
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), applicants may face processing delays. The department is prioritizing those who are exempt from travel restrictions.The following is a breakdown of IRCC's…
Australia and IOM Unveil New Initiative to Boost Support for Migrant Workers from Pacific
Nuku'alofa, Tonga – The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope and Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, today announced the launch…
Two Express Entry draws in two days invite 5,284 immigration candidates
On March 31, Canada invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for permanent residence. These candidates must have had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 778 to receive…
Immigrant children grow up to outperform other Canadians
This is according to a Statistics Canada study that analysed data from tax files in 2018. The focus was on immigrants who arrived in Canada before the age of 15.A…
Saskatchewan issues 279 invitations in latest PNP draw
In Saskatchewan's latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, candidates were invited under the International Skilled Worker Category.This category is divided further into two subcategories: Of those invited, a total of…
Canada introduces 6 new immigration streams for 90,000 candidates
Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino made this major announcement on April 14, 2021.The purpose of the streams is to enable more candidates currently residing in Canada to transition to permanent…
Express Entry draw issues 266 invitations for immigration candidates
Canada invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. These candidates must have had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 753 to receive an Invitation…
Week in Review: Huge week for Canadian immigration
Last week was a huge week for Canadian immigration. Canada held two Express Entry draws, three provinces held provincial draws, and Canada announced six new immigration programs to help international…
Saskatchewan invites 269 immigration candidates
Candidates were eligible for a nomination through the International Skilled Worker category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).The International Skilled Worker Category is divided into the Express Entry subcategory…
PNP and CEC Express Entry draws invite 6,381 immigration candidates
On April 28, Canada invited 381 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. These candidates must have had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 717…