Category: news
Category: news
Alberta holds two PNP draws in last week of August
The two new draws bring the number of 2021 Alberta PNP invitees to 4,007. Alberta has released the details for two of its biggest draws of the year. On August 23, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held its largest draw to date, with 450 invitations to Express Entry candidates. Invited candidates needed Comprehensive Ranking
Read MoreNew Brunswick launches new immigration pilot for international graduates
New Brunswick launches new immigration pilot for international graduates The pilot aims to facilitate permanent residency for international students who have graduated from one of 19 eligible programs of study. New Brunswick has unveiled a new immigration pilot project for international students who graduate from four private career colleges in the province. Starting April 1,
Read MoreMajor Manitoba PNP draw invites 1,017 Express Entry candidates
Manitoba has now issued 4,722 invitations to PNP candidates since the start of 2021. Manitoba invited a record-breaking number of Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on June 28. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 1,017 immigration candidates who had a valid Express Entry ID and job seeker validation code. source
Read MoreImmigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. The population rebounded thanks to the recovery of pre-pandemic immigration levels, and the return of international students, according to a recent RBC report.Immigration raised Canada’s population by 82,000 in the first quarter. The federal government’s push to encourage
Read MoreCanada’s travel rules at a glance
General information to know before travelling to Canada. .Canada’s first phase of easing travel restrictions begins today, July 5.As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from border restrictions can now skip quarantine. They also do not have to do day-eight testing. Those arriving by air do not need to stay at
Read MoreNew Alberta PNP draw invites 148 immigration candidates
Alberta invited Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 302. Alberta released the details of its June 29 draw. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 148 Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 302. These candidates may now apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Express
Read MoreWhen will Canada reopen the border?
Canada has renewed travel restrictions every month since the pandemic hit, but this July might be different. The federal government is now saying 75 per cent of Canadians need to be fully vaccinated before the border reopens. The latest government data show that 31 per cent of eligible Canadians are fully vaccinated, and 76 per
Read MoreAmateur athletes exempt from Canada’s Covid-19 travel restrictions!
To be eligible, foreign amateur athletes must be taking part in an international single sporting event and must be affiliated with a sports organization. For example, a weightlifter from the U.S. should be affiliated with USA Weightlifting. Foreign nationals who are carrying out an essential role as part of the event must also be affiliated
Read MoreImmigration Canada provides processing timelines during COVID
A new IRCC update provides a window into the processing status of applications for several immigration programs. Canada’s immigration department recently updated its processing timelines to reflect its operational capacity during the pandemic. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says on its website that people who are trying to access immigration services may experience processing
Read MoreVisitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada
IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved. Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
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