Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced today it has put in place a temporary policy measure to exempt temporary foreign workers in certain sectors from having to give their biometrics before arriving to Canada if the biometrics collection site closest to them is closed due to a coronavirus-related disruption. Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) […]
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Canada’s recent launch of its Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is long overdue. For decades, the country has struggled to find enough workers to support one of its most important industries. The agri-food industry results in $110 billion in domestic sales each year, plus an additional $65 billion in export sales. The industry supports 1 in every […]
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Newcomers to Canada who were about to officially become Canadian citizens and whose ceremonies have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic may soon be able to take the oath of citizenship virtually. In a statement sent to CBC News, Canada’s federal government said it will start “to implement virtual citizenship ceremonies […] as quickly […]
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The 91st Manitoba Expression of Interest (EOI) draw took place on June 4. A total of 124 immigration candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) distributed the invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates who were eligible for […]
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Canada’s provincial nominee programs (PNPs) have been active over the past few weeks, with invitation rounds taking place in most Canadian provinces. Combined, the provinces have issued more than 2000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence since the start of May. Many of these invitations were issued through so-called “enhanced” nomination […]
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Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of nine occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on June 3. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw invited candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP). Candidates with work experience in the following nine occupations were issued […]
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There will be some big announcements to watch out for this month, such as whether or not Canada will reopen its doors to foreign travellers at the end of June. The flattening of the coronavirus curve in Canada overall, as well as the incremental reopening of the Canadian economy, points to the possibility of lifting […]
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On June 2nd, British Columbia held its largest Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) draw round since late March. A total of 241 Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates received invitations to apply under the province’s Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories. The minimum required score for candidates varied by category. The cut-off score for Express Entry […]
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The question of whether Canada will lift its coronavirus travel restrictions on July 1, 2020 is on the minds of immigration professionals and prospective immigrants around the world. Whether you are an immigration professional, such as Canada’s immigration minister, or a prospective immigrant, the answer is simply “no one knows.” However, considering recent actions taken […]
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Recently announced reforms to the Quebec Experience Program should be reconsidered. Since 2010, the Quebec Experience Program (or “PEQ” in French) has offered a fast-track to permanent residence for temporary foreign workers and international students that lived in Quebec. Such individuals could often get their Quebec Selection Certificate in around 20 business days, and then […]
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Median hourly wages have gone up in most Canadian provinces and territories. Canadian employers who are hiring foreign employees use the provincial and territorial median hourly wage to know which requirements they have to meet for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The wage they are offering, and the location for the position determines if […]
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is exploring easing travel restrictions that currently prevent some individuals from crossing the U.S. border to enter Canada to reunite with their family. Trudeau made the remarks during his daily coronavirus briefing to the Canadian public on Friday May 29. The Canada-U.S. border was first closed to […]
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With the fall 2020 semester just around the corner, prospective international students around the world are preparing their applications to study in Canada. Each Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) sets their own admissions policies. DLIs are colleges, universities, and other educational institutes that are allowed by the government to welcome international students. DLIs assess criteria […]
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Grade 3 students in a social studies class in Toronto have created comic strips about immigration using an online tool. The stories were gathered through online personal interviews, and the comic background was designed using Pixton, an online comic-maker. One of the students, Adya Bhartia, interviewed a close family friend she calls Aunt Ludivine, and […]
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Candidates who are in the process of applying for Quebec’s international student program will be able to submit supporting documents online. The Government of Quebec moved to an online application system for its international student program in 2008. The majority of applications for temporary selection for studies are now already being submitted through an online […]
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Saskatchewan’s latest draw on May 28 issued invitations for 252 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for 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. This is the first Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw out of […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Following public consultations, the Quebec government announced today long-awaited reforms to its Quebec Experience Program. It will also launch two new pilot programs. Quebec expects that changes to the Quebec Experience Program ( or “PEQ” in French) will come into force through its immigration regulations “in the coming […]
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À la suite de consultations publiques, le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé aujourd’hui les réformes tant attendues de son Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). Il lancera également deux nouveaux programmes pilotes. Le Québec prévoit que les changements proposés dans le cadre du PEQ (PEQ) entreront en vigueur au cours des prochaines semaines. Lancé en 2010, […]
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Alberta has released the details of the Alberta Express Entry Stream draw held on May 13. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 191 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Candidates only needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 in order to receive a Notification of Interest […]
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Today’s Express Entry round issued 3,515 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 440 or higher. Express Entry draw cut-offs continue to plummet as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites a larger number of CEC-specific candidates. Today’s draw was the largest CEC-specific Express Entry draw since May 1st, […]
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Canada welcomes the third highest number of study visa holders in the world, right after the United States and Australia. In fact, there are currently over 640,000 international students in Canada. Canada has become an increasingly popular destination for international students. In fact, the international student population in Canada has more than tripled in the […]
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Border officers are on the frontlines enforcing Canada’s travel restrictions, but the particulars of how they determine “essential travel” for specific situations have not been made available to the public. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) distributes internal instructions to the authorities who get the final say in who crosses the Canadian border. CIC News has […]
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Canada has just held a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates who had previously received a provincial nomination. A total of 385 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Express Entry candidates in the May 27 invitation round. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry pool are awarded an additional 600 points on […]
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British Columbia invited 133 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its latest Tech Pilot draw on May 26. Invitations were issued to Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates under the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories. The minimum required score for candidates in both categories was 80. The May 26 […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES) said international students who are forced to stay in their country of origin because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions will be allowed to begin their studies online in the province this fall, Radio-Canada reports. This announcement is excellent news for the […]
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