Invited Express Entry candidates had work experience in nine targeted occupations Hundreds of Express Entry candidates now have the chance to apply for a provincial nomination from Ontario. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 443 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry system. Candidates needed Comprehensive Ranking System scores between 469 and 477. They also needed to have work […]

A new Saskatchewan PNP draw invited Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates Saskatchewan held a new round of invitations on November 3. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand. They sent out a total of 534 invitations to immigration candidates. In order to be invited in […]

Ontario has invited French-speaking, and skillled trades candidates with profiles in the Express Entry system. Ontario issued invitations to Express Entry candidates who may qualify for two provincial immigration streams that target French-speakers, and skilled trades workers. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued the invitations on November 4. These invitations, also known as Notifications of Interest, […]

British Columbia held its first Tech Pilot draw this month on November 3. A total of 76  invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence went out to Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration candidates. Under these streams, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) divided the invitations between the Skilled Worker and International […]

Starting October 13, IRCC will open an application process that will allow up to 10,000 selected candidates to sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration to Canada. Individuals who wish to submit an online application form to the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) should first make sure they meet all the eligibility requirements of the program. Sponsorship applications […]

Canada’s low level of immigration continues amid the coronavirus pandemic but the country’s immigration levels are poised to rebound. Canada welcomed 11,315 new permanent residents in August 2020 according to the latest Canadian government data. This was lower than the 13,645 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July. In addition to welcoming fewer immigrants in August than the […]

The federal government has released entry requirements for extended family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons. Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. As of today, October 8, extended family members can now […]

With 78,350 ITAs issued so far, 2020 is a record-breaking year for the number of invitations to apply issued for Canadian immigration. A record number of candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system this summer. It seems that the pandemic has not stopped the sheer number of invitations being issued for […]

Do you want to sponsor your parents and grandparents for permanent residence? Here is what you need to know. Earlier this week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the details of the opening of the 2020 intake window for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The 2020 PGP will be open between October 13 at 12 […]

Alberta PNP applicants can now use an online portal to apply for immigration Alberta-bound immigrants can now apply online for most immigration programs, but the province has also introduced new fees. As of October 1, applications to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can be done online, unless they are for the Self-Employed Farmer Stream. Candidates in the Alberta […]