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…
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…