Immigration candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination under the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories. Saskatchewan held a new round of invitations on September 8. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 528 candidates to apply for one of two immigration programs. Of those invited, 316 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and […]
The Quebec Ministry of Immigration released details of an Arrima draw that took place on September 2. Quebec invited 517 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on September 2. This is the fourth round of invitations held over the past four weeks under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates who received invitations to apply for permanent […]
B.C. has issued over 8,000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of 2021. B.C. invited 34 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on September 7. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Candidates invited through B.C’s […]
ANALYSIS: Recent elections in 2015 and 2019 provide us with an idea of what immigration developments we can expect over the coming months. The federal election taking place on September 20 will shape Canada’s immigration system for up to the next four years. The election result is the most important event in Canada’s immigration system since […]
Travellers need to have completed the full course of vaccination with an approved vaccine 14 days before entering Canada. Canada is now opening its borders to tourists who are fully vaccinated as of September 7, 2021. Travellers will need to have completed the full course of vaccination. They must also be vaccinated with a Canada-approved vaccine. […]
An eTA is required for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. The electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Since 2016, Canada has been using the eTA system to process and screen visitors quickly and securely. People who are citizens of visa-exempt countries will need an eTA to enter […]
Early poll results show Canadians are favouring Conservatives over Liberals. Three weeks after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election, his party has fallen behind the official opposition. Although the Liberals were in the lead when Trudeau initially called the election, the Conservatives, led by Erin O’Toole, have been in the lead since last week. […]
ANALYSIS: The participation of immigrants in Canada’s democracy increases as they spend more time in the country. With Canada holding an election on September 20, the federal parties are currently campaigning to win as many votes as possible, including from immigrant voters. Of course, there is no such thing as the “immigrant vote”. Canada’s immigrants are as […]
A recent government survey found that even among immigrants who do know about settlement services, about a quarter do not know how to access them. Canada’s government-funded settlement services have so far been proven to help the majority of the newcomers they serve, yet many do not know how to benefit from them. Starting even […]
Working Holiday Visas may be eligible for a 12 month extension. Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel was interrupted by the pandemic are getting one last chance to come to Canada. Normally the Working Holiday Visa is a one-and-done deal. However, due to the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making an exception. Contact a Campbell Cohen […]
