Canada held its 163rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 16. The new Express Entry round issued invitations to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 472. This is three points less than the previous all-program draw, the biggest drop since all-program draws resumed in July. A […]
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On September 15, Saskatchewan invited a total of 621 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand. In order to be invited in this draw, candidates from both sub-categories needed to have submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) […]
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Though Canada still names immigration as a priority in helping the economy recover from coronavirus, barriers still remain between newcomers and job opportunities. New immigrants entering the job market may be faced with credential recognition issues. Language or cultural barriers may affect newcomers’ confidence or their ability to communicate with their employers and colleagues. They […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Before the pandemic, the number of Canadian immigrants who came from Cameroon was growing every year. Between 2015 and 2019 the number of Cameroonian immigrants grew 45 per cent up to 2,950 new permanent residents. Coronavirus has affected these numbers significantly, as only 780 immigrants came to Canada […]
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To read this article in English, click here. Avant la pandémie, le nombre d’immigrants camerounais au Canada augmentait chaque année. De 2015 à 2019, le nombre d’immigrants camerounais a augmenté de 45 %, pour atteindre 2 950 nouveaux résidents permanents. La crise du coronavirus a eu un impact significatif sur ces chiffres, puisque seulement 780 […]
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Canada welcomed 13,645 new permanent residents in July 2020. This was an extremely low figure considering that July is one of the busiest months for Canadian immigration. On a year-over-year basis, Canada’s July 2020 permanent residence (PR) intake fell by 63 per cent compared with July 2019. Last July was the busiest month for Canadian […]
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On November 3rd of this year, the U.S. will choose which presidential candidate will lead the country for the next four years. U.S. immigration will look vastly different depending on if America votes in Joe Biden or if incumbent president Donald Trump reclaims the Oval Office. U.S President Donald Trump has had restrictive immigration policies […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a summary of temporary measures currently in effect for international students, study permits and post-graduation work permits. The introduction of strict travel restrictions introduced to manage the outbreak of the coronavirus has had a profound impact on Canada’s immigration programs in recent months. Travel restrictions limit, among […]
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Saudi Arabia is a leading source country of immigrants and international students who move to Canada. Many of those who immigrate from Saudi Arabia are expatriates. Despite the high living standards they enjoy in Saudi Arabia, such individuals may choose Canada since it offers various benefits. Canada offers over 100 different permanent residence pathways, the […]
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“Friendly Manitoba” has held another invitation round, inviting 212 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on September 10. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and international student graduates through three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams. The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed […]
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Success stories out of Ontario provide glimpses into how small communities can attract and retain newcomers. Immigrants tend to go to big Canadian cities, which creates a challenge for rural communities to fill their labour markets through immigration. The Immigrant Futures project offers ideas on how to attract and support newcomers in Canadian rural communities. […]
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U.S.-born children of Canadians can automatically get Canadian citizenship. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allows citizenship to be passed down to the first generation born outside of the country. At least one biological or legal parent needs to be a Canadian citizen at the time of the baby’s birth. You may also be eligible […]
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A common misconception on Canadian immigration is that some provinces are “easier” than others to immigrate to. Any province can be the easiest to immigrate to if you meet all of the criteria of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that you are applying for. It might be obvious if you already have a job offer […]
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Ontario has released details of planned changes for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. The proposed amendment would introduce an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for the following existing streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) : Employer Job Offer Category: Foreign Worker; Employer Job Offer Category: International Student; Employer Job Offer Category: In-Demand Skills; […]
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British Columbia invited 67 Express Entry and Skills Immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its Tech Pilot on September 8. The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a fast-track immigration pathway for in-demand tech workers and international students. All Tech Pilot candidates invited by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program […]
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An immigrant-focused financial recovery plan should be at the forefront of Canada’s post-pandemic goals. This need is highlighted in a recent study conducted by the World Education Services (WES). In June, WES surveyed 1,800 permanent residents, international students, and temporary foreign workers in Canada to understand COVID’s impact on their economic health. WES is one […]
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The City of North Bay is slated to launch the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot in the next couple of weeks. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven program designed to enable small communities to benefit from the contributions of economic immigration by providing potential candidates with a pathway to permanent residence. […]
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An Ontario-based organization places holistic mental health services at the heart of the settlement process for newcomers to Canada. Called the Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to the tune of $2.2 million, this new initiative is designed to meet the needs of each newcomer in a […]
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Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. Among the most recently implemented measures is the extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to the end of September, bringing the total duration of benefits to 28 weeks. As a result, the […]
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Some 3 million jobs were lost following lockdowns introduced across Canada in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, more people are now back to work. The results of the August Labour Force Survey released on Friday show that the recent easing of public health restrictions has meant more employment for Canadians in general and for immigrants […]
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Canada’s immigration department has specified that Canadian employers must pay foreign workers even if they do not yet have their Social Insurance Number (SIN). Though workers still have to apply for the SIN within three days of starting employment, they do not have to get their number to start working but they have to give […]
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Canada has unveiled additional immigration support to Lebanese nationals following last month’s tragic explosion in Beirut. The supports were announced on September 3rd, several weeks after Canada established an immigration task force in support of Lebanese individuals impacted by the explosion. The Canadian government will prioritize travel documents for Canadian citizens and permanent residents in […]
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A Winnipeg-based social enterprise employing newcomers has turned to making masks as a way to help people get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cutting Edge employs immigrant women and trains them to operate sewing machines. So far, the program has made thousands of masks. Operations director Anne-Lydie Bolay told CBC News that there has been […]
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Industry insiders say a growing number of major American productions are relocating to Canada. The increase of Covid-19 cases in California, the strict health and safety protocols issued by Hollywood’s Unions, combined with the shortage of tests, are pushing major film studios to look to Canada in order to get film production up and running. […]
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The Government of Canada issued 4,200 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held September 2. Federal Skilled Worker Program candidates were among today’s successful candidates. The latest Express Entry draw was the third all-program draw since March 18 and the 162nd overall held by Immigration, Refugees and […]
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