Alberta has invited 6,359 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in 2021. Alberta invited 200 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on November 9. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had scores of at least 343 in the Express Entry system. The latest draw is the first one of many […]
British Columbia invites 357 in new PNP draws
The BC PNP is designed to attract foreign workers who are in high demand in the province and who want to become permanent residents. British Columbia invited 357 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on November 23. The province held two draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited candidates from the Skills […]
Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Nova Scotia PNP
Nova Scotia seeks to increase its population and economic growth through immigration and the influx of newcomers from abroad. There are many reasons for choosing Nova Scotia as an immigration destination. Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s Maritime provinces and is located on the east coast. The province is known for its spectacular rocky […]
What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada
Here are the typical Canadian traditions associated with the opening of Parliament. A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election. Once Parliament is open, Canadian members of Parliament (MPs) can engage in the making of new laws, and […]
Newfoundland and Labrador releases first PNP draw results
Nurses, software developers, and data analysts were among the 663 immigration candidates invited by the Atlantic province. Newfoundland and Labrador has released the results of its first three draws under the Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador stream. So far this year, the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) invited a grand total of 663 candidates to apply for […]
PEI invites 188 immigration candidates in new PNP draw
The new draw brings the number of PEI PNP invitations issued this year to 1,729. Prince Edward Island held its scheduled immigration draw on November 18. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 188 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Most of the invitations, 172, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 16 […]
Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated
International students, temporary foreign workers, and other exempt travellers will soon need to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Canada. Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. Starting November 30, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19 vaccines that […]
Manitoba PNP invites 428 immigration candidates
Manitoba has now issued 9,999 invitations so far this year. Manitoba held a new immigration draw on November 18. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 426 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 376 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 464; Skilled Workers Overseas — 22 invitations with a minimum […]
Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October
Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada’s immigration system. Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. In his first major interviews as Canadian immigration minister, Fraser spoke with Shelly Hagan of Bloomberg and Nicholas Keung of the Toronto […]
Saskatchewan holds largest PNP draw of the year
Two main categories under the SINP provide pathways for Canadian permanent residency. Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of those invited, 425 may be eligible for […]
