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…
New immigration program for asylum seekers on frontlines of COVID-19 launches December 14
The federal government and Quebec government have announced that a new immigration program for health care asylum-seekers helping to fight COVID-19 will go into effect on Monday December 14.Throughout the…
Employment rate among very recent Canadian immigrants close to pre-pandemic levels
The Canadian government's newest Labour Force Survey (LFS) data shows very recent immigrants are performing better in the job market during the coronavirus pandemic.Among very recent immigrants who have landed…
How to sponsor your wife, husband, or partner for Canadian immigration
Under its new 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada will aim to welcome around 80,000 immigrants per year under its Spouses, Partners and Children immigration category.Most of the immigrants who arrive…
Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine, and more news from this week
Canada approves COVID-19 vaccineHealth Canada has approved a coronavirus vaccine on December 9, 2020, paving the way for the largest vaccination campaign in the history of the country.Canada has the…
Survey suggests Canada one of the most ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students
This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights.Countries considered 'safe and stable' are not necessarily considered as being 'open and welcoming'. However, Canada is one of the top…
Ontario invites 668 Express Entry candidates in PNP Draw
Ontario’s latest draw took place on December 15 and issued targeted notifications of interest to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.Ontario’s Express Entry Human…