Quebec Seeks to Retain More International Students in Montreal after Graduation
The Quebec government has announced it will invest $1.6 million in a program to encourage international students in Montreal to remain in the province after graduation. 'I Choose Montreal' will…
Thanksgiving Monday Marks Beginning of Citizenship Week
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October. This year, Thanksgiving Day also marks the beginning of Citizenship Week, a week of events and ceremonies to acknowledge the rights…
1,518 Invitations to Apply Issued through Express Entry System in October 12 Draw
The last time this many ITAs were issued in a single draw was January 13, 2016, which also saw 1,518 ITAs issued. In the draw, which took place on the…
Saskatchewan’s International Skilled Worker – Express Entry Immigration Category Reopens for 300 New Applications
The SINP targets prospective immigrants with the skills and experience needed to respond to Saskatchewan’s labour market and community needs. As candidates for the Express Entry sub-category must be in…
Federal and Provincial Ministers Meet to Discuss Future of Canadian Immigration
Immigration ministers from across Canada met in Winnipeg on October 12 to discuss the issues facing Canadian immigration. Immigrant settlement assistance, refugee programs, and the expansion of the Provincial Nominee…
Government of Canada Publishes New Criteria for Urgent Processing of Permanent Residence Cards
The government of Canada has made public its criteria for the urgent processing of permanent residence cards. At the time of writing, an application for a permanent residence card takes…
British MP Urges Post-Brexit UK to Model Immigration Program on Canada
The future of the United Kingdom’s immigration policy was a key point of discussion in the lead-up to the referendum in June, in which voters in the UK opted to…
International Experience Canada (IEC) Program Reopens for 2017 Season
The IEC program is divided into three categories: Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op.Depending on a candidate's country of citizenship and personal circumstances, more than one of these categories…
International Graduates Granted Reprieve after Refusal of Post-Graduation Work Permit Applications
A PGWP is a Canadian open work permit targeted towards international graduates from eligible programs at recognized institutions in Canada. The permit allows the holder to work for any employer…
Biggest-Ever Express Entry Draw sees 1,804 ITAs Issued, CRS Score Requirement Decreases to 475
The Express Entry draw on October 19 — the second draw in eight days — saw a record number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to candidates in Immigration, Refugees,…