No job offer is required to apply under the International Post-Graduate category of the BC PNP. If you have a graduate degree in science from an eligible British Columbia institution, you can get Canadian permanent residence without a job offer. Science grads may be eligible to apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) called the Skills Immigration […]
Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever
Canada continues inviting PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on December 10. A total of 1,032 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Invited candidates had previously received a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), adding 600 points to their base human capital score. As a […]
Here are the 12 politicians who are overseeing Immigration Canada
The members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration for the 44th parliamentary session have been chosen. Canada has named the 12 members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, who will monitor federal policy related to immigration and multiculturalism. The Standing Committee, also called CIMM for short, oversees matters relating to Immigration, […]
Toronto ranked #1 city for career women
Toronto earns top spot in Bloomberg rankings on quality of life for women pursuing their careers. Toronto is the leading city in the world for career women, according to Bloomberg. The business publication conducted an analysis of how 15 global cities rank on quality of life metrics for women pursuing their careers. Five pillars were assessed: […]
Canadian citizenship applicants with representatives can now apply online
Canada’s online citizenship application portal is open to people who have representatives, but reps will not be able to apply on their behalf until sometime next year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded its online portal to include applications from applicants who have representatives on November 30. “These applicants will still need to complete, […]
Job growth in Canada exceeded expectations in November
With employment soaring beyond predictions and unemployment dropping to near pre-pandemic levels, new labour force data suggest that Canada is on its way to a full economic recovery. This past November, Canadian employers added 154,000 jobs to the economy. Last month’s growth exceeded analysts’ predictions of 38,000, which was closer to October levels. The gains […]
DUI: How to enter Canada if you have been convicted or charged
You may have trouble entering Canada if you have a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Canada has strict DUI laws, and it further strengthened the laws in 2018 when cannabis became legal. It doubled the maximum punishment for DUI from 5 years to 10 years in jail. As a result, a DUI is […]
How to sponsor your spouse from the UAE
The first step to sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner from the United Arab Emirates is to make sure you are both eligible. To be eligible to sponsor your spouse, you need to be over the age of 18, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be able to financially support you and your family. […]
Manitoba PNP invites 438 immigration candidates
Manitoba held a new immigration draw on December 2. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 438 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 358 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 449; Skilled Workers Overseas — 51 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 726; […]
Canada updates travel rules for Canadians flying in from South Africa
Canada has temporarily tweaked its travel rules to allow Canadians to return home from South Africa without having to do a COVID-19 test in a third country. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be able to get a pre-departure test in South Africa, provided they meet all of the following eligibility requirements on the government […]
