1,014 Candidates for Immigration to Canada Invited to Apply in Latest Express Entry Draw
The latest draw from the Express Entry pool, the 30th draw since the system was introduced last year, has seen a total of 1,014 candidates being issued Invitations to Apply…
Immigration Minister Announces Increased Intake of Privately-Sponsored Syrian Refugees
Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, has announced that an additional 10,000 applications from private sponsorship groups wishing to help resettle Syrian refugees are scheduled to be…
Quebec Reopens Business Immigration Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Persons
The Canadian province of Quebec has announced reopening dates for its business immigration programs, including the popular Quebec Investor Program, which will reopen for up to 1,900 new applications on…
CRS Point Requirement Remains at 470 in Latest Draw from the Express Entry Pool
The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence has remained at…
Quebec to Hold Off on Target to Increase Immigration Levels to 60,000
In what opposition parties have labeled a government backtrack, Quebec's Immigration Minister, Kathleen Weil, has said that the the province will maintain its current immigration levels of 50,000 for the…
CRS Point Requirement Dips in Latest Express Entry Draw for Immigration to Canada
The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence has dropped in…
PEI to Host Express Entry Information Session for Local Employers
The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) will be hosting a series of Express Entry information sessions for employers next week. The sessions will be run by the Office…
Manitoba Issues 150 Letters of Advice to Apply under Business Investor Stream
The Canadian province of Manitoba issued 150 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) between January 5, 2016 and April 20, 2016 under the Business Investor Stream of the Manitoba Provincial…
Newfoundland Announces New Application Fees for Skilled Worker Categories
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that, as of May 1, 2016, application fees for the Skilled Worker and Express Entry Skilled Worker categories will increase to…
Technical Issues Affecting Applicants Under International Experience Canada (IEC) Program
Multiple technical issues affecting the application process for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have been causing frustration among individuals wishing to come to Canada through the program.Significant changes to…