Previewing Canada immigration in December 2020
Canada's immigration system is set for a busy end to 2020.In what has been an eventful year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there remains several notable events that are expected…
B.C. issues 79 invitations in Tech Pilot and Entrepreneur draws
A total of 68 invitations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories through a Tech Pilot draw. In order to be considered under the BC…
Saskatchewan invites 564 candidates in latest PNP draw
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited a total of 564 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draw took place on December 1.Candidates were…
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…