B.C. invited 358 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on November 10. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 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. The minimum required score for successful candidates was […]

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Separated family members, approved permanent residents unable to travel to Canada, and others are speaking up in the House of Commons as witnesses in a study on Canadian immigration. Canada’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration is conducting a study that will examine the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian immigration system over the course […]

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New proposed legislative amendments are a part of the Manitoba government’s effort to speed up the foreign credential recognition process. Manitoba’s minister of economic development and training, Ralph Eichler, announced the new process on November 2. “Our goal is to remove barriers so qualified, internationally educated applicants can practice their profession in Manitoba sooner and […]

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Canada added another 84,000 jobs in October, which is significantly slower employment growth compared to the month before. Between August and September, there were 378,200 jobs created in Canada’s labour market. Throughout October, restrictions were re-imposed across Canada in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases, leading to slower employment growth. At the same time, […]

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Immigration is vital to the economic growth of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, according to a new report. The Conference Board of Canada looked at the demographic and economic impacts of immigration over the last decade. Their new study is called Four Futures: The Economic Impact of Immigration in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region. The Conference Board also forecasted […]

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Last week, Canada’s government released the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration 2020. This report is released to provide Parliament and the public with an overview of the latest immigration developments in Canada. It is released alongside Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. With Canada aiming to welcome over 400,000 immigrants annually under its 2021-2023 Immigration Levels […]

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Canada will continue to expedite up to 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications per month until the end of 2020. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made this major announcement in late-September, as it detailed how it aims to bring loved ones together as quickly as it can amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, Canada […]

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Manitoba issued 205 invitations to immigration candidates on November 5. 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. The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed as follows along with their Expression of Interest (EOI) score […]

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Canadian provinces held more than 10 draws last month. Together, all invitation rounds resulted in close to 3,000  invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence across the country. There are two types of provincial nomination streams: Enhanced nomination streams, which are linked to Express Entry Base nomination streams, which are not linked with Express Entry […]

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Canada’s immigration department will once again use a randomized selection process for parents and grandparents sponsorship in 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that there will be only one round of invitations to apply for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) a part of the 2020 intake, in a new program delivery update. […]

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Canada held its latest Express Entry draw on November 5. A total of 4,500 invitations went to Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 478. French-speaking candidates are eligible for more CRS points in this draw. Recently, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that French-speaking candidates now get 25 additional […]

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As the U.S. counts votes to determine the winner between President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden, it is worth taking a look at how the election result will impact Canada’s immigration system and desire of those looking to move to Canada from the U.S. One may intuitively believe that a Trump win will […]

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Ontario issued invitations to Express Entry candidates who may qualify for two provincial immigration streams that target French-speakers, and skilled trades workers. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued the invitations on November 4. These invitations, also known as Notifications of Interest, or NOIs, went to candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker and Skilled Trades […]

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Travellers to Canada will soon be required to use the ArriveCAN app as part of efforts to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. This free app was introduced in April, 2020, in an effort to help travellers comply with border measures, a government media release says. It is available as a mobile app, or […]

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Saskatchewan held a new round of invitations on November 3. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand. They sent out a total of 534 invitations to immigration candidates. In order to be invited in this draw, candidates from both sub-categories needed to have submitted Expression of Interest […]

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A total of 76  invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence went out to Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration candidates. Under these streams, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) divided the invitations between the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories. A minimum provincial score of 80 was required of […]

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Every year, many people come to Canada from the U.S., whether it is for school, family, work, or the opportunity to start a new life. In 2019 alone, the U.S. was the fifth most popular country of origin of new Canadian immigrants. Those in the U.S. are well-positioned to immigrate to Canada through an economic-class […]

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Canada saw a record low fertility rate last year, according to new Statistics Canada data. Canada’s low fertility rate is a major reason why Canada announced on Friday a historic Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 that will see it now target over 400,000 new immigrant admissions per year. The total fertility rate in 2019 was 1.47 […]

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Immigrants make up a large share of university-educated workers in STEM fields in both Canada and the U.S., and a recent study looked into which country sees better outcomes for immigrants in these sectors. The Statistics Canada study looked at the economic outcomes of immigrants age 25 to 64 who had at least a bachelor’s […]

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This week’s Express Entry draw did not happen due to recent Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score changes made by the federal government. On its website, the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) explains that the absence of the regularly-scheduled draw is a result of IRCC’s announcement on Tuesday that it will now award […]

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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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