Express Entry Draw: Canada Sends 183 Invitations to PNP Applicants

On March 17, Canada sent out invitations to 183 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residence. IRCC invited those who had a minimum CRS score of 682. This score may seem high to many people. However, this high score was a deliberate move since all the applicants are previous recipients of a PNP nomination.

Ontario Will Initiate Expression of Interest System for 5 Different Immigration Streams

Five of Ontario’s economic-class immigration streams will change their registration system. This change will initiate in the next few weeks. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) used to follow a first-come-first-serve model. However, soon it will move to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The EOI is a points-based system. It classifies candidates according to

New Brunswick Will Welcome New Immigrants despite Covid-19 Pandemic

The number of recipients of immigration nominations by New Brunswick in 2020 was similar to earlier years. Two thousand twenty candidates got nominations last year, which is comparable to 2019. However, the total number of newcomers was disappointing. The number of nominations issued last year by New Brunswick was despite the Covid-19 challenges. These nominations

Saskatchewan Sends Out Invitations to 248 PNP Applicants

The province of Saskatchewan issued 248 invitations to applicants on March 11. These candidates can now apply for a provincial nomination. This latest draw took the total number of immigration candidates to 1,975 for Saskatchewan this year. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sent out invitations to candidates from the International Skilled Worker category. Out

January 2021 Saw Canada Welcoming Nearly 25,000 Newcomers – Highest Since Last February

The immigration levels of Canada are beginning to recover. The nation is on track to achieve its ambitious 401,000 immigration target in 2021. A new IRCC data reveals that Canada sent out invitations to 24,665 newcomers in January 2021. This is similar to the country’s monthly admissions before the pandemic. Since February 2020, January 2021

British Columbia Sends Out 95 Invitations in Its New Tech Draw

British Columbia issues 95 invitations in its latest Tech draw. Candidates will be able to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 9. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Tech Pilot draw sent invitations to applicants from: The Skills Immigration category Express Entry (EE) BC category People chosen from the International

Canada Makes Some Policy Changes That Affects Immigration Options for Businessmen

The first step in running a business in Canada for an entrepreneur is to get a work permit. Canada made a recent announcement of removing the Owner/Operator category under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This will be effective from April 1, 2021. The Owner/Operator category lets applicants apply for a work permit without advertising

Certain Essential Workers Are Now Exempt From Quarantine and Work Permits

Some foreign workers may need an eTA or a temporary resident visa (TRV) to work in Canada. These workers will not require a work permit to work in the country. Foreign workers visiting Canada do not need work-permits to work legally in Canada. They will support critical infrastructure and are exempt from travel restrictions. Some

Quebec Decides To Hire Foreign Nurses to Fill Shortages

The Quebec health network is looking for global nurses to fill the present shortage. The French-language media, Radio-Canada, made the confirmation about this information. As per the information, the recruitment sessions will be in Belgium and France. The recruitment will continue over the next few months. Their target is to attract a minimum of 1,700