Ontario to Introduce Online Immigration Application Systems and Improve Processing Times
The government of Ontario has made a number of important announcements regarding its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), one of Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Through these programs, provinces may…
New Brunswick Notifies Applicants of Processing Delays in its Provincial Nominee Program
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is experiencing delays in the processing of applications. The delays are attributed to a "significant number of applications," the province explained on its…
New Online Application Process for Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
The government added that additional online application systems, perhaps due to be implemented for other OINP streams, are being developed over the coming months.Individuals who received a Notification of Interest…
CRS Requirement Continues to Fall in Third Express Entry Draw of 2017
The latest Express Entry draw has continued two trends that have marked the recent history of the federal Canadian immigration selection system: the draws keep growing in size, and the…
Updated Settlement Funds Requirement for Express Entry Immigration to Canada
Together, these three Canadian immigration programs make up the federal economic programs that receive applications through the Express Entry selection system.The increase in the settlement funds is marginal, at just…
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Details Revealed
On January 27, 2017, the government of Canada unveiled its Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program. First announced on July 4, 2016, the plan is part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, and…
Manitoba Conducts Skilled Worker Immigration Draw, Inviting 189 Candidates
Candidates eligible for one of the MPNP for Skilled Workers sub-categories are ranked according to system that awards up to 1,000 points to each candidate. Of the LAAs issued, 150…
There is no new Canadian Visa Lottery Program, Despite Widespread Rumours
A widespread rumour that Canada is due to begin a new immigration lottery, similar to the DV visa lottery in the United States, is untrue. The story stems from an…
Canada Introduces Temporary Public Policy for Foreign Nationals Impacted by U.S. President Trump’s Executive Order
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the government department which oversees immigration and refugee affairs in Canada, has introduced a temporary public policy concerning certain foreign nationals who are affected…
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Expected in Federal Budget
The government of Canada's upcoming federal budget will include long-awaited reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), according to Employment Minister Patty Hajdu. Reforming the program has been a…