Canada’s immigration department clarifies language test requirements for regional pilots and the Start-up Visa Program Four Canadian immigration programs are now accepting copies of language test results instead of the originals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now clarified that they will accept copies of language tests for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program, the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) program, […]

Skilled workers and international student graduates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination from Manitoba Manitoba held its 95th Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on July 31. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 199 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to immigration candidates. LAAs are invitations for immigration candidates to apply for a provincial […]

High levels of COVID-19 abroad make it difficult for Canada to open its borders to even more travellers. Canada is extending the travel restrictions it first put in place for most foreign travellers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. This morning, Canada issued a new Order in Council announcing its travel restrictions will be extended by […]

Some Canadians can now apply for a passport by mail. Canadians who have an immediate need for a passport can once again apply by mail, as of July 31. If Canadians are travelling in less than 30 days, or need their passport urgently, they can now request in-person appointments. If Canadians do not have travel […]

CBSA is taking measures to ensure travellers between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. comply with quarantine rules while in transit. The Canadian border is implementing stricter rules on travellers going through Canada to transit between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. The new rules apply to people travelling for non-discretionary reasons, which […]

Following their meeting on Friday, Canada’s federal and provincial immigration ministers affirmed their commitment to welcoming immigrants to support economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s immigration ministers see immigration as a crucial step to supporting the country’s post-coronavirus economic recovery. The ministers responsible for immigration met online last Friday, July 24, to discuss the […]

British Columbia has issued new invitations to candidates in its Express Entry BC, Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur streams. British Columbia invited 46 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on July 28. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw selected 34 candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. Selected candidates […]

Ontario held another Tech Draw inviting Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination Ontario has held a third Tech Draw this year, inviting immigration candidates who had work experience in one of six in-demand occupations. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its largest draw of the year on July 29. A total of 1,288 […]

IRCC says that individuals with expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence and Permanent Resident Visas may be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada’s immigration department has issued new guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas. Individuals who are in possession of Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) but whose documents have now […]

Saskatchewan holds its largest draw since the coronavirus pandemic caused Canada to restrict travel in March. Another 502 immigration candidates are one step closer to permanent residence after Saskatchewan held an invitation round on July 29. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand. In order to […]