It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. Some couples applying for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship want to first apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and then come to Canada to apply for inland sponsorship. The […]
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Canada is rolling over travel restrictions until November 30. On the same day it announced its historic Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023, Canada published a new Order in Council stating the extension of travel restrictions that have existed since March. Earlier today, Canada announced its most ambitious immigration levels plan in its history by stating it […]
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Today, Canada announced its 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada will target the highest level of immigration in its history. Over the coming three years, Canada will aim to welcome the following level of new permanent residents: 2021: 401,000 immigrants 2022: 411,000 immigrants 2023: 421,000 immigrants The only time Canada welcomed over 400,000 immigrants in a […]
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Le Québec pourrait accueillir entre 44 500 et 47 500 immigrants en 2021. Les objectifs d’immigration pour 2021 ont été annoncés dans le cadre du Plan d’immigration du Québec 2021, rendu public le 29 octobre. Ce rapport coïncide avec le dévoilement par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) de son plan pluriannuel, qui est attendu […]
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Quebec could welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 immigrants in 2021. The immigration targets for 2021 were announced as part of the Plan d’immigration du Québec 2021, released on October 29. This report coincides with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada‘s (IRCC) announcement of its multi-year plan, which is expected this week and will guide Canada’s immigration […]
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Les francophones et les personnes qui parlent français ont désormais droit à plus de points dans le cadre de leur demande d’immigration. Le ministre canadien de l’immigration, Marco Mendicino, a annoncé que les personnes francophones et ceux qui sont bilingues recevront des points supplémentaires dans le cadre du système d’Entrée express. Les candidatures des francophones […]
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Le gouvernement du Québec a publié des détails de trois programmes pilotes d’immigration permanente qui devraient entrer en vigueur au début de 2021. Le projet de règlement qui vise la mise en œuvre de trois nouveaux programmes pilotes d’immigration permanente a été publié le 28 octobre 2020 dans la Gazette officielle du Québec. Au cours […]
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The Government of Quebec has released details of three pilot permanent immigration programs that will be implemented in early 2021. The draft regulation relating to the implementation of three new permanent immigration pilot programs was published on October 28, 2020 in the Gazette officielle du Québec. Over the next 45 days, the government intends to […]
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British Columbia held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 354 invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled subcategories. Find out if you are eligible for […]
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Saskatchewan has just unveiled the results of two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws that took place in recent weeks. On October 21, 2020, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited immigration candidates under its Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories. Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration On October 7, Saskatchewan invited candidates […]
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Francophone and French-speaking Express Entry candidates are now eligible for more points toward their immigration application. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system. French-speaking candidates will now receive 25 additional points for their language skills, up from 15. Bilingual candidates will now […]
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Canadian citizens and permanent residents have until next Tuesday to notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada about their desire to sponsor their parents and grandparents. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) expression of interest window opened on October 13 and closes on November 3 at 12 PM EST. Through the PGP, parents and grandparents can obtain Canadian […]
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Le gouvernement fédéral a ouvert le Programme de parrainage des parents et des grands-parents (Programme des PGP) 2020 le 3 octobre, s’appuyant sur son engagement à réunir les familles. Grâce au Programme des PGP, les parents et les grands-parents peuvent obtenir la résidence permanente au Canada, et ensuite la citoyenneté. Les Canadiens et les résidents […]
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Ontario invited 21 invitations for entrepreneur candidates to apply to the entrepreneur stream on October 26. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had Expression of Interest (EOI) scores between 142 and 200. Candidates who received an invitation to apply do not need to contact the program. The OINP will send […]
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International graduates from Alberta post-secondaries will have two new options to immigrate to Canada. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is launching two new immigration pathways to encourage international graduates to open businesses in Alberta that will create new high-paying jobs and help diversify the economy. The International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream is starting October […]
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Canada will soon make a major announcement that will shape its economic trajectory for years to come. By Friday, immigration minister Marco Mendicino will unveil Canada’s new Immigration Levels Plan which will detail the number of newcomers the country seeks to welcome in 2021. This announcement is usually standard fare. Since the late-1980s, Liberal and […]
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Another Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) stream went live on October 21. North Bay, Ontario, is now the eleventh Canadian community to unveil the RNIP program criteria. There are twelve participating communities in the pilot. The only community that has not launched its program is Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. North Bay is a city of […]
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Around the world, immigrants and their children have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and they are likely to continue to be affected in terms of health and integration outcomes. Recently the OECD published a policy brief on how the pandemic has affected immigrants and their children in terms of integration measures like health, […]
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Manitoba issued 206 invitations in its latest draw for immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and international graduates through three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, Skilled Workers Overseas. Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration The invitations, […]
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Restricting immigration has proven costly to the U.S. economy, according to a new report. On June 22, 2020, American President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to limit the number of employment-based visas the U.S. would issue for the rest of 2020. This includes new employment-based visas under the H-1B, H-2B, J, and L categories. […]
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Nova Scotia invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on October 22. The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) released the draw’s eligibility criteria for Express Entry candidates. Those who were invited now have the chance to get a provincial nomination through the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Stream. The NSNP did not say how […]
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Canada is expected to continue rising immigration levels beyond 2020, despite travel restrictions and reduced numbers of new permanent residents. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, is not scaling back government immigration targets for the next three-year levels plan, Bloomberg reports. Days before Canada went into lockdown, Mendicino announced that Canada would welcome over one million […]
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Canadian schools with coronavirus readiness plans can start accepting new study permit holders, as of October 20. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are now able to accept international students irrespective of the date the study permit was obtained. DLIs are colleges, universities, and other educational institutions approved by the government to welcome international students. Before, the […]
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British Columbia invited 100 total immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on October 20. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 80 invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories. The minimum required […]
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When Prashant Gupta got his confirmation of permanent residence, he quit his job and booked his flight to Canada to leave on March 18, 2020. Two days before his scheduled trip, borders closed and Canada went into lockdown. Now, seven months later, Gupta is one of thousands across the globe who were not able to […]
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