The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating impact on Canada’s immigrant intake in April. In a typical month, some 25,000-35,000 new permanent resident (PR) visa holders will complete their landing in Canada. However, only 4,100 new PRs could complete this process in April due to the major disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In new information […]
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Saskatchewan is one of several provinces working to support immigration applicants during the coronavirus pandemic. Provincial nomination applications for Saskatchewan are still being processed. Since Canada implemented sweeping coronavirus containment measures on March 18, restricting most foreign travel, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has held two draws. The province has implemented temporary measures to […]
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Immigrating to Canada during a pandemic can be a challenge for new permanent residents and many may be wondering how the government is addressing the situation. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued guidelines for permanent residence applicants who were planning to arrive and settle in Canada in the coming months and who may have […]
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Click here for the latest version of this story. Note by CIC News: CIC News is retracting this story following a June 10, 2020 update provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Several hours after this story was originally written on June 8, IRCC removed the web pages that contained the information which this […]
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that immediate family members will be able to enter Canada effective June 8, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT. The exemption applies to all eligible foreign nationals, irrespective of which country they are entering Canada from. This exemption is not only limited to eligible travelers entering Canada from the U.S. […]
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Two Canadian premiers openly denied systemic racism in Canada the same week that Black Lives Matter demonstrations cropped up around the world. The discussion of systemic racism has exploded following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed after being restrained by a white police officer in the U.S. Ontario and Quebec’s […]
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India is by far the leading source of international students that move to Canada. Last year, nearly 35 per cent of Canada’s new student visas were issued to Indians, which was well ahead of the second-leading country (China, at 21 per cent). In total, Indians represent 34 per cent of the over 640,000 international students […]
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The Canadian government has carried out special measures affecting immigration during the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, Canada introduced travel restrictions and temporary changes to immigration policy. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) remains committed to serving the needs of international students and other temporary and […]
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British Columbia is extending the pilot program that fast-tracks the immigration process for certain tech workers, the province announced on June 4. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot has been extended until June 2021. The pilot offers a pathway to permanent residence for foreign tech workers who have job offers in one […]
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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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