The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has now invited a total of 91 immigrant entrepreneurs this year. Ontario has issued 21 invitations to apply under the Entrepreneur Stream. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held the draw on August 26. Candidates who received their Expressions of Interest (EOIs) scores between November 22, 2019 and August 21, 2020 were […]
Saskatchewan invites 570 PNP candidates
Invited candidates had work experience in one of 50 occupations. Saskatchewan has held a draw inviting 570 immigration candidates on August 27. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited all 570 candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through the Occupations In-Demand subcategory. Invited candidates had Educational Credential assessments. They also needed an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 68 if […]
New immigrants most affected by job disruptions due to pandemic
Recent immigrants to Canada have been more affected than the Canadian-born population by changes in employment resulting from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. The pandemic has led to a decline in employment for a large part of the Canadian population, but even more so for recent […]
Ontario PNP invites 703 Express Entry candidates
Invited candidates have the potential to qualify for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream. Ontario invited 703 Express Entry candidates with work experience in targeted occupations on August 26. Express Entry candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 466 and 475 to be invited in the latest invitation […]
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility
Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. In a news release just issued on its website, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced […]
What will Canadian immigration look like post-coronavirus?
The coronavirus pandemic continues to create uncertainty. What is certain, however, is Canada’s need for immigrants, and the desire of foreigners to come to Canada. There are internal and external factors to consider when imagining the future of Canada’s immigration system beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian immigration will be shaped by Canada’s demographics, economy, politics, processing capacity, and […]
PEI holds largest PNP draw ever
Prince Edward Island issued 305 invitations to Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact immigration candidates. Prince Edward Island has released details of two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in August. One of them was the biggest draw the program has ever seen. After issuing just eight invitations to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates on August 11, the Prince Edward Island […]
B.C. PNP invites 72 tech workers in new draw
Provincial nominee applicants with tech skill were invited to apply for permanent residence by the Province of British Columbia. Invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to foreign tech workers and international students through the BC PNP on August 25. B.C. holds weekly Tech Pilot draws through which candidates with job offers in 29 eligible occupations are invited to apply for […]
Sending kids to school in Canada from the U.S. amid travel restrictions
In Canada, schools prepare to reopen classes with special measures as parents from the U.S. navigate border restrictions. U.S. parents who send their kids to school in Canada have to navigate the travel restrictions that are now in place for another month. Canada has extended border restrictions on U.S. travellers until September 21, which is […]
How to immigrate to Canada from the U.A.E.
Expats in the UAE have over 100 Canadian immigration options to choose from. Every year, thousands of expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates apply to immigrate to Canada. In fact, the Emirates is the fifth most popular country of residence of successful Express Entry candidates, after Canada, India, the U.S. and Nigeria. Many of those who […]
