Citizens of San Marino May Now Work in Canada Under International Experience Canada (IEC) Program
San Marino has become the latest country to sign a bilateral agreement with Canada that allows its citizens to live and work in Canada under the popular International Experience Canada…
Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand Sub-Category Reopens
The International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) reopened for 500 new applications on January 4, 2017. This SINP sub-category allows skilled workers…
First Express Entry Draw of 2017 Issues Record-Breaking Number of Invitations to Apply
On January 4, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,902 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent immigration to Canada. This is the largest ever draw since the Express…
Express Entry Immigration Sub-Category in Saskatchewan Reopens
Saskatchewan’s International Skilled Worker program has three sub-categories: Express Entry, Occupations In-Demand, and Employment Offer. Earlier in the day on January 4, the Occupations In-Demand sub-category also opened to receive…
Skilled Worker Immigration to Manitoba Ends 2016 With Two Draws in Quick Succession
Of the LAAs issued over these two draws, 115 were issued to candidates in the Skilled Workers Overseas sub-category on December 21. A further 20 LAAs were issued under this…
Quebec to Suspend Private Refugee Sponsorship Temporarily
On January 9, 2017, Quebec’s Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil announced that, as of January 26, Quebec will stop receiving new requests for groups to privately sponsor refugees. While the province…
Ahmed Hussen Appointed Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has appointed Somali-born Member of Parliament Ahmed Hussen to the position of Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Hussen replaces John McCallum, who is set…
CRS Requirement Continues to Decrease in Record-Breaking January 11 Express Entry Draw
A record-breaking number of Express Entry candidates for immigration to Canada were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a draw that took place on January 11,…
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…